Information Security Engineer III

About this role

Job Summary:

The Information Security Engineer III is responsible for designing and developing technologies and processes to monitor operation of IT systems to detect suspicious activity that could indicate an attempted or actual intrusion into the enterprise network.

Essential Functions:

• Apply creative thinking in problem solving and identifying opportunities for improvements in security
• Administer and configure network and computing devices/systems that enforce security policies and IT internal controls
• Share ideas, discuss alternatives, and recommend means to decrease vulnerability of systems, applications and processes
• Monitor vendor and other advisory systems for patches and other security alerts, actively driving ongoing vulnerability remediation efforts in cooperation with IT teams
• Design and implement technical solutions to contractual and regulatory requirements with a particular focus on HIPAA compliance needs
• Assist in completion of and responses to internal and external security assessments and audits
• Recommend, complete, and/or coordinate the application of fixes, patches, and updates assessed to be important to the security of the enterprise
• Research emerging technologies in support of security enhancement and development efforts
• Provide subject matter expertise and assistance with risk assessments, penetration tests, internet/extranet security assessments, intrusion attempts, and cyber-crime response efforts
• Perform project leadership tasks on select security projects and other IT projects requiring security integration and coordination
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), or related computer science field or equivalent technical work experience is required
• At least eight (8) years of hands-on, Information Technology experience is required
• At least five (5) years of Informatio...