Security Engineer Consultant II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Design and develop security solutions that balance flexibility in infrastructure and applications while providing protection against security threats.

• Collaborate with Senior Security Engineers/Architects to assist in proof of concepts and the implementation of security solutions.

• Support security and compliance initiatives involving cloud technologies, operating systems, applications, databases, and security requirements.

• Aid engineers in the deployment of security tools that facilitate DevOps/SecOps processes and manage cloud computing resources.

• Engage in Design & Build IT projects, directing cloud configurations and services towards optimal security practices.

• Take part in security engineering discussions for enterprise IT and Business IT teams regarding IaaS/PaaS/SaaS implementations.

• Advocate for and communicate changes that support the DevOps/SecOps methodology.

• Assist with software installations, systems monitoring, troubleshooting, account management, and initiatives to reduce system downtime.

• Conduct basic system vulnerability scanning using approved tools and automate scanning processes where feasible.

• Gain a deep understanding of system vulnerabilities and threats, assessing overall system security risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.

• Ability to comprehend new security strategies effectively.

• Experience or knowledge in cloud technologies, operating systems, applications, databases, and relevant security issues and requirements.

• Familiarity with DevOps principles and the capability to support DevOps/SecOps methodologies.

• Understanding of software installations, systems monitoring, troubleshooting, account management, and efforts aimed at maintaining system uptime.

• Capability to perform basic system vulnerability scanning using approved software tools.

• Proficiency in automating vulnerability scanning processes.

• Awareness of system security vulnerabilities and associated threats.

• Ability to evaluate overall system security risks effectively.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States.

• For remote positions, a designated private workspace, suitable desk and seating, and a reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.

• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to assist with internet expenses.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Equal opportunity employment and consideration without regard to protected characteristics.