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Principal Engineer, Information Security

Axcess Financial Services
Full-time
Remote
United States

Job Description:

General Function / Summary 

The Principal Engineer, Information Security is responsible for building digital security protocols, operating a cyber security system and maintaining an IT security infrastructure for the CNG organization  

 

Essential Duties: 

  • Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems. 

  • Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture. 

  • Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management. 

  • Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware. 

  • Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.  

  • Manage security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets, including intellectual property, regulated data, and the company's reputation. 

  • Manage third party IT Security vendor relationship. 

  • Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.  

  • Educate and train associates on information system security best practices. 

  • Monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats and advise relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action. 

  • Liaise with external agencies, such as regulatory examiners and other advisory bodies, to ensure the organization maintains a strong security posture. 

  • Maintain subject matter expertise to assist with security department’s law enforcement contacts and advise on insurance coverage levels related to cybersecurity threats. 

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify information asset owners and classify data and systems as part of the information security framework. 

  • Recommend and coordinate the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies. 

  • Analyze information security hardware and software to ensure maximum performance and provide technical and managerial expertise for the administration of security tools. 

 

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience 

  • 7+ years of experience in IT operational roles 

  • Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems 

  • Extensive knowledge of operating system and database security 

  • Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions 

  • Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems 

  • 3+ years’ experience with cloud environments such as monitoring and deploying security controls in Azure and AWS.

  • 2+ Experience with CICD coding pipeline strategies and working closely with the cloud and application teams.

  • 2+ experience with metrics reporting, monitoring and governance experience for cloud environments. Ability to detect and report on security gaps.

  • In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles 

  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and collaborate with all areas of the organization 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Experience managing IT budget and vendors 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 

  • Ability and willingness to consistently live and embrace our core values of accountable, inclusive, transparent, and focused