Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Location :

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

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Role Summary

The Senior Security Engineer will design, install, manage, document, and maintain enterprise security systems and standards across commonly used platforms (e.g. cloud, on-premises), ensuring end-user experience is supported through collaboration across other Information Technology functions. This role will provide specifications, analyze and recommend solutions, and suggest new products and services, delivering results through varied high-impact projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making : Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path : Security Architect

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

SECURITY ENGINEER FAMILY - CORE

Acts as escalation contact and subject matter expert for security operations and information technology team in relation to security solutions and practices.

Mentors team members on technical and security methodology characteristics.

Continuously improving the security program with automation and orchestration scripting for security operations efficiency and effectiveness.

Acts as primary technical resource for design and implementation projects.

Drafts and recommends operating procedures and changes to information security practices and solutions.

Trains and engages operations and support personnel on security solutions.

Advise on trends, threats, and emerging security risks, relevant to the organization.

Engineer effective solutions that securely enable and protect in alignment with our organization compliance requirements.

May be a subject matter expert for a variety of security related systems or applications.

Communicates with operational groups for collaboration of security program management.

Advocates secure culture and provides education throughout the appropriate client group.

Improves maturity capability of processes, procedures, and operations of the security program.

Communicates intelligence and program effectiveness reports to supervision.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following :

Designs and implements security solutions for various platforms

Conducts comprehensive security assessments and audits to determine the effectiveness of security controls

Assists operations as needed in incident response and contribute to post-incident analysis

Develops and implements security policies, procedures, and configuration standards to meet regulatory and client security requirements

Reviews the Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform to determine any opportunities to lower security risk level

Implements and maintains access control system for any type of new enhancement opportunities

Collaborates with development teams to ensure secure software development practices

Monitors and analyzes security events and logs to make sure backend and correlation are implemented and working

Designs and implements robust security ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organization configurations

Deploys and helps maintain a secure cloud infrastructure and security controls. This includes network security, security monitoring, data protection, and compliance configuration

May assist the Security Architect in conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects and cloud initiatives, identifying and mitigating potential security risks

Builds security automation scripts and tools to streamline security operations and improve efficiency

Works closely with cross-functional teams to provide security guidance and best practices, ensuring security is embedded in the project lifecycle

Plays an active role in contributing ideas for security innovations

Assists in the design and execution of incident response as it pertains to security engineering

Ensures compliance with security frameworks and regulations by engineering and implementing new security controls to address gaps in the security program

Implements security technologies with full understanding on accountability and ownership for full deployment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate

Ability to lead technical projects once assigned

Working knowledge of NIST cyber security framework, defense federal acquisition regulation supplement, and ISO 270XX

Ability to solve technical issues - Advanced

Demonstrated expert knowledge of information security practices

Substantial knowledge of Python and Powershell scripting languages

Proficient with multiple IT platforms including Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, Cisco Networking, Cisco firewalls, intrusion detection and load balancers

Proficient with multiple cloud platforms

Technical writing and documentation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail

Ability to work in team and independently

Ability to work a flexible schedule - might be on call in the evenings and weekends

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field (Preferred)

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 5+ Years information security experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

May require periods of overnight travel

Normal office environment

Frequent activity : Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity : Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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