IT Security Engineer II
Kforce Inc.
Job Info
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Engineer II in Mountain View, CA.Responsibilities:- IT Security Engineer II will identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities in our systems
- Develop and implement strategies for vulnerability management and remediation
- Work with a team of software and security engineers that design, build, and own software solutions that scale high fidelity vulnerability contextualization and tracking
- Implement automation to improve our operational efficiency and to streamline vulnerability management processes
- Dive into large datasets to identify strategic opportunities for security posture improvement
- Perform vulnerability and impact assessments/analysis to determine the real impact to our systems and applications by incorporating threat intelligence and environmental factors
- As an IT Security Engineer II, you will generate automated metrics to track vulnerability management progress
- Triage security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Stay up to date with the latest security vulnerabilities and countermeasures
- Conduct regular security audits to ensure the system is protected
- Develop and maintain documentation related to vulnerability management processes and decisions
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH would be a plus
- 5+ years of experience in network, system, or software architecture, design, implementation, support, and evaluation of security-focused tools and services
- 3+ years of experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans or with vulnerability management programs
- Proven experience as a data analytics, security engineer or similar role
- Experience with JIRA, ServiceNow and Salesforce is a plus
- Experience with Confluence, JIRA, Service Now
- Experience influencing software engineers to build products meant to scale security solutions
- Experience generating automated metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency
- Strong knowledge of OWASP, SANS 25 and security vulnerabilities
- Understanding of cloud and containers infrastructure i.e. Amazon Web Service (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, Kubernetes
- Proficiency with at least one scripting or coding language (Python, Java, Ruby, Node)
- Proficiency in data analytics, tableau, Qlik sense, SQL and AWS
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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