Information Security Engineer

Salary : $125,000.00 / yr – $155,000.00 / yr

Information Security Engineer

Location :

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)

Company :

Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC) – a leading provider of technology and staffing solutions.

What You Will Do :

Security Operations & Incident Response

Assist with 24x7 security operations, ensuring continuous availability and performance of critical security systems.

Support aspects of incident response, including detection, escalation, containment, service recovery, and root cause analysis.

Tune and configure IDS / IPS, antivirus, firewall, vulnerability management, and application assessment tools to ensure optimal protection and performance.

Implement and maintain automated monitoring and logging processes; conduct regular log reviews and threat detection.

Manage escalations from the Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive timely resolution of critical issues.

Identify, track, and communicate key risks and security concerns using a metrics-based approach.

Continuously improve incident response processes, system documentation, monitoring tools, and recovery procedures.

Security Technologies & Compliance

Administer and support a range of security tools and technologies including SIEM, intrusion detection / prevention systems, malware protection, encryption, and content filtering.

Ensure compliance with internal information security policies and external regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).

Develop, maintain, and enforce security documentation, workflows, and access control procedures.

Monitor compliance across systems; identify gaps and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.

Governance, Metrics & Strategic Planning

Develop and maintain security metrics to inform leadership and guide strategic decisions.

Provide input into the organization’s overall information security strategy to ensure alignment with business goals.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation, monitoring capabilities, automation, and recovery plans.

Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations, service quality, and compliance are met.

Oversee change management activities related to externally managed security platforms and services.

Collaborate with managed service providers (MSPs) to drive operational improvements and automation.

Additional Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to support the deployment and maintenance of security tools and services.

Oversee daily security operations and escalat\] critical issues as appropriate.

Support additional information security projects or initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring to The Table :

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or other relevant professional experience

4-5+ years of experience in enterprise information security operations, with hands‑on expertise in IDS / IPS, SIEM, malware protection, firewalls, and incident response

Strong understanding of compliance and risk frameworks : NIST, ISO 27001

Demonstrated experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and forensic analysis.

Proven ability to develop, execute, and mature operational security processes and documentation

Skilled in managing security vendors and third‑party services, including contract and performance oversight

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office, web‑based collaboration tools, and security platforms

CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CEH or other related information security certifications preferred

Experience with Rapid7, Zscaler, and Fortinet firewalls is a plus

Experience working in a Microsoft environment is a plus

Job Details

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits : Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), and additional benefits per company policy.

Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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