Security Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Engineer in Tampa, FL., * Responsible for participating with the Information Security team to plan, develop, and execute vulnerability and policy compliance assessments

• Configures enterprise vulnerability assessment tools, performs internal/external scans, analyzes detected vulnerabilities, identifies the relevant threats and eliminates false positives through manual validation
• Generates reports on assessment findings and summarizes them to facilitate remediation tasks for other operational teams
• Will create and update procedures for the vulnerability and compliance assessment process, including procedures on using the assessment tool (Qualys)
• Work with operation teams and stakeholders on building the asset inventory and grouping. Review and update security standards
• Will create and maintain compliance controls based on company’s security standards

• 6-7 years of experience
• Recent hands-on experience with QualysGuard Policy Compliance product and building customized controls
• Solid working experience and knowledge of nix operating systems (admin skill in Linux/AIX a plus)
• Experience in preparing reports and metrics on the status of completed assessments, progress of remediation actions and performance of the assessment tools
• Knowledge of Windows networking, windows domains and active directory, GPOs and end-point security; Performed system hardening based on security standards
• Knowledge in industry and government security standards (NIST, CIS, etc.)
• Familiarity with standard security best practices and vulnerability management processes including compliance reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and presentation skills
• Ability to perform threat, vulnerability and risk assessments against environment

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.