Gulf Coast Automation Group ยท 8 hours ago
Information Security Engineer
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expGulf Coast Automation Group is seeking an Information Security Engineer to enhance their information security posture. This role involves managing security tools, protecting systems from cyber threats, and fostering a culture of security awareness.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Continuously improve, implement, manage, and enhance managed security platform tools (both in-house and managed security services)
Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
Review and respond to daily data from email security SaaS platforms, cloud-based systems, and end-point protection platforms for potential security incidents
Prioritize, resolve, and mitigate known and reported vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
Develop and implement company-wide best practices for IT security and risk mitigation
Build and maintain a global security awareness and training program
Implement, maintain, and monitor controls aligned with common security frameworks
Partner with external vendors to routinely test internal and external vulnerabilities
Train IT staff on secure infrastructure and DevOps best practices
Build security workflows for secure code deployment and validation of existing code
Research and recommend security enhancements and stay up to date with emerging technologies and compliance requirements
Maintain patch management of servers, PCs, etc., and provide compliance reporting on a routine basis
Participate in ensuring a safe and compliant workplace environment
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience in information security or equivalent experience managing various aspects of security such as identity management, firewalls, security awareness SaaS platforms, and working with managed security providers (SIEM/firewall support)
Experience translating penetration test results and security assessment recommendations into actionable implementation plans
Strong understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and communicate how to avoid them
Knowledge of patch management and the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while balancing business impact
Experience deploying and supporting zero-trust network access products
Preferred
Preferred certifications include GCIH, Cloud Security certifications, MDR Certifications with vendors, or any GIAC Certification
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Company
Gulf Coast Automation Group
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase