IT - Info Sec Engineer - Information Security Engineer

About this role

TITLE: INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER

STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: MANAGER – INFORMATION SECURITY

DEPARTMENT: IT – INFORMATION SECURITY

CODE: 11264

GRADE: 21S

PAY GRADE: $112,200.00 - $118,000.00 ANNUALLY


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Information Security Engineer is responsible for securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats for Golden 1. This position utilizes business knowledge and technical experience of cybersecurity to provide a secure environment for Golden 1’s technology and information needs. The Information Security Engineer works closely with technology, application teams and business units to develop and test security structures designed to protect the computer and network infrastructure. This position is responsible for performing technical assessments of risks, threats and vulnerabilities related to new and existing information systems and supporting process within Golden 1 and external vendor connections.


TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:
1. Analyze, assess, and respond to various internal and external threats identified by intrusion detection system (IDS)/intrusion prevention systems (IPS), web application firewall, vulnerability scan results and other data sources. Provide recommendations to IT management and monitor to ensure that recommendations are effectively implemented.


2. Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify exposures and risks, and report findings to management. Communicate and collaborate with partner teams, service owners, Information Security, and senior leadership to influence, prioritize, and drive the resolution of discovered security findings.


3. Provide consultative security guidance on a constant stream of new products and technologies as a subject matter expert on Golden 1 projects and initiatives


4. Advise and participate in the development of business systems designs, ensuring hardening st...