Senior Technology Security Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert in information security on intricate enterprise projects, software, and hardware upgrades.

• Recognize information security risks, offer recommendations, construct and configure solutions, and address issues.

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to formulate project plans and evaluate impacts and dependencies with stakeholders.

• Oversee project activities, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and support security roadmaps by assessing and suggesting new tools.

• Direct highly complex information security projects across various security teams.

• Design, construct, deploy, and sustain information security systems, including identity governance and access management solutions.

• Ensure the effective operation of information security systems and resolve complex security challenges.

• Research, assess, and recommend new information security solutions that align with architectural standards and strategies.

• Provide implementation and cost estimates, including training needs and system administration processes.

• Identify, document, evaluate, and mitigate information technology risks.

• Serve as the primary contact for designated internal and third-party IT processes, risk assessments, and audits.

• Identify and advocate for relevant information security policies, standards, guidelines, controls, and remedial actions.

• Lead risk assessments, internal and external audit activities, control testing, and reporting.

• Offer security guidance, training, and support to team members and stakeholders.

• Facilitate troubleshooting sessions and knowledge transfers, particularly for identity governance and access management.

• Suggest and develop automated processes to ensure consistent event management.

• Spearhead the introduction of new security capabilities in line with current standards and solutions.

• Document policies, procedures, standards, improvements, and guidelines for security systems; manage document life cycles.

• Oversee assigned security tools/services and vendor life cycle management.

• Organize vendor meetings, manage renewals and purchases, achieve security budget objectives, and prevent service interruptions.

• Communicate troubleshooting and resolution details with teams, stakeholders, and IT groups.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information security, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Eight years of experience in information security, identity and access management, or related roles, with a minimum of four years in information security.

• Alternatively, a master's degree in information security, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent related experience, along with six years of experience in information security, identity and access management, or related roles, including at least four years in information security.

• Preferred information security certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, AWS, Azure, Security+, CEH, GSEC.

• Prior experience in the insurance industry is desirable.

• Advanced understanding of information security and privacy standards, concepts, principles, technologies, and auditing practices.

• Proficient in information technology, including networks, servers, cloud, PKI/cryptography, and identity and access management technologies.

• Excellent grasp of identity and access management concepts, principles, and technologies.

• Strong capability to assess and report on information technology risks.

• Robust knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Strong expertise in secure cloud solutions within AWS, Google, and/or Azure cloud platforms.

• Preferred ability to execute and develop automation tasks using tools like PowerShell and Python.

• Experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining information security systems.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Excellent capacity to collaborate effectively with individuals at various levels.

• Outstanding documentation skills.

• Ability to lead moderately to highly complex technology projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package; details about benefits can be found at www.emcins.com/careers.

• Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the US.

• Tobacco-free environments, including company vehicles.