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TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group

Security Engineer with Security Clearance

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group, West Point, Georgia, United States, 31833

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Employer TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group Location West Point Salary Competitive Closing date 27 Jun 2025 View more categories View less categories Sector IT Job Role Security Engineer Job Type Permanent The Security Engineer III participates in all aspects of information systems and network security including intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability assessment, application security and compliance with the corporate information security policy. Primarily be responsible for implementing, operating and improving security technologies including DLP, Antivirus, IPS/IDS, End Point Protection, Database Activity Monitoring, Web Application Firewall and processes. Essential Functions Design, build, test and deploy new security technologies, which include the development of the operational manual and run books Provides technical security operations engineering services to support and update existing security systems and works to automate processes related to security implementations, monitoring, and enforcement Investigates, recommends, evaluates, deploys and integrates operational security tools and techniques to improve our ability to protect corporate assets and infrastructure Participate in technical risk assessments and security exposure analyses of systems, networks and business applications Analyze network security elements and overall network security architectural designs to ensure secure and optimal system and network performance and cost effectiveness Oversee the installation, configuration and supportive processes of security technologies Participate in or lead the Incident Response activities Interact with internal and external clients on security operations requirements, identifies security process and develops strategies/solutions to security issues Keep fully abreast of trends and changing technologies as they relate to IT and Network Engineering and Information Security fields Lead or assist in periodic or adhoc security reports that provide relevant situational awareness to our senior stakeholders Security Operations / Administration Monitor and manage our networks and infrastructure environment for attacks, malicious software and possible intrusions, which includes the follow up of complete remediation of infected systems Provide oncall (after hours) support per the established rotational schedule Implement changes to our security technologies / infrastructure in accordance with standard and change control policies / procedures Evaluate, implement, tune and operate Security Solutions such as IPS, Vulnerability scanning tools, encryption capabilities, etc. Monitor and recommend improvements of security technologies and their various reports Risk Management / Security Audit/Assessment Support / Adhoc support Support security audit / assessment related activities and compliance reviews# Performs other task, duties and projects as assigned Provide Adhoc support as required. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience 7 years of IT relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience plus at least 3 years of experience performing Security Engineering / Planning / Operations Experience in medium to complex computing environments, with advanced knowledge in security technologies and services Handson experience with at least two or more of the following Enterprise Security Technologies Network Intrusion Prevention / Detection Virtual Private Networks; SSL, IPSec and SitetoSite Enterprise Class Stateful Inspection Firewalls Network Access Controls in context to Identity management Windows Server OS & Desktop OS Network Packet Inspection Directory Services including LDAP, AD and Secure Authentication Technologies Experience in implementing Information Security technologies and/or processes required. Experience in defining Information Security strategies and frameworks Experience integrating security technologies into corporate operations frameworks. Ability to communicate effectively with client staff at all levels, from technical to executive Multitask oriented in a team environment Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail Knowledge of Information Security risk assessment methodologies and standards Experience developing technical documentation, including reports, proposals, statements of work, and whitepapers Ability to work independently, undertaking and completing project tasks on schedule with minimal supervision Certifications CISSP, CISSPISSAP, SANS, or other professional certification applicable to security engineering are preferred. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox. #J-18808-Ljbffr