Information Security Engineer - Baseline Configuration

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
Minneapolis, MN, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Security Linux Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Networking Basics Microsoft PowerPoint Windows PowerShell
+8 more
Security Information and Event Management Software Vulnerability Management Data Logging Scripting Google Cloud Information Technology Atlassian Tools CIS Benchmarks

Job description

  • Participate in low to moderately complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within Information Security Engineering.
  • Review and analyze basic or tactical Information Security Engineering assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, related to low-to-medium risk deliverables.
  • Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations and exercise some independent judgment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide information to client personnel in Information Security Engineering.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
  • Secure configuration/hardening fundamentals (Windows/Linux) and basic networking literacy
  • Vulnerability management: validate, prioritize, coordinate remediation, document exceptions
  • IAM fundamentals: least privilege, MFA concepts, account lifecycle basics
  • Logging/monitoring fundamentals: common log sources, basic SIEM concepts, alert triage support
  • Strong documentation, ticket discipline, and ability to present low-to-moderate complexity recommendations
  • Collaboration and customer communication with IT partners; process improvement mindset
  • 2+ years of information security engineering (or equivalent experience: consulting, training, military, education)
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Experience and comfort writing baseline configurations for an enterprise. Capable of at least 10 per month.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Finance or large enterprise experience is nice to have.
  • Python scripting
  • Scripting (PowerShell/Python) for automation/reporting
  • Cloud security fundamentals (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and/or virtualization basics
  • Familiarity with security tools (EDR, SIEM, vuln scanners)
  • Working literacy of common frameworks/controls (e.g., CIS Controls, NIST-style controls)
  • Security Tools & Technologies
  • Strong interpersonal
  • Strong verbal
  • Strong written
  • Computer Science
  • MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • JIRA and Confluence

Benefits & conditions

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today’s digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers’ financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

About the company

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Information Security Engineer in Chandler, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Minneapolis, MN, Dallas, TX or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).

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