SwitchThink Solutions
Information Security Engineer I
SwitchThink Solutions, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
The Information Security Engineer I is responsible for safeguarding our organization's computer networks and systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. This role involves supporting the planning and implementation of our information security strategy, developing and enforcing security standards, and responding to security threats and incidents. The Information Security Engineer continuously monitors the security landscape, recommending and implementing security enhancements to protect against infiltration and cyber-attacks.
What you will do here: Security Engineering and System Enhancements
Research and deploy advanced security technologies including identity and access management, email hygiene, vulnerability management, SIEM detection rules, or multi-factor authentication
Design and implement security systems to detect and defend against modern attacks
Collaborate with architecture and operations teams to design network and application defenses
Develop security product roadmaps for advancing Information Security Program capabilities
Identity and Access Management Engineering
Leveraging cloud and on‑premise technologies such as MFA, Entra, and Active Directory, develop solutions for improving authentication security while reducing user impact
Threat and Vulnerability Engineering
Evaluate current vulnerability management program and develop improvements in detection and analysis
Develop and maintain intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Scan and monitor networks to identify possible vulnerabilities and intrusions and build tools and strategies to resolve possible causes of security threats
Network Security Engineering
Evaluate current network design and configuration standards and recommend architectural changes to reduce risk and increase visibility
Develop and maintain intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Scan and monitor networks to identify possible vulnerabilities and intrusions and build tools and strategies to resolve possible causes of security threats
Endpoint Security
Design, implement, and maintain endpoint security tools to control applications, manage firewall data flows, and log aggregation, and malware detection and defenses
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incidents, and actions taken
Prepare regular reports on security metrics, incidents, and compliance status for management review
Perform on‑going security reviews and audits to validate, troubleshoot and improve applications' security
Partner with internal and external auditors as well as federal regulators and department management with information security governance and compliance activity investigations
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience Required
4+ years of experience in information security or a related role (required)
2+ years experience in a Financial Services (preferred)
Detailed knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security technologies (required)
Expertise with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners (required)
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of risk assessment tools, techniques and methods including development of procedures and incident response plans (required)
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (required)
Demonstrated competency securing technical systems and platforms (required)
Demonstrated effective collaboration across the organization and ability to effectively communicate network security issues to peers and management (required)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure (required)
Security + (preferred)
Network + (preferred)
PCIP (preferred)
CISSP (preferred)
CEH- Certified Ethical Hacker (preferred)
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.
For additional information about our organization, careers, and benefits visit:
http://www.desertfinancial.com/careers .
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What you will do here: Security Engineering and System Enhancements
Research and deploy advanced security technologies including identity and access management, email hygiene, vulnerability management, SIEM detection rules, or multi-factor authentication
Design and implement security systems to detect and defend against modern attacks
Collaborate with architecture and operations teams to design network and application defenses
Develop security product roadmaps for advancing Information Security Program capabilities
Identity and Access Management Engineering
Leveraging cloud and on‑premise technologies such as MFA, Entra, and Active Directory, develop solutions for improving authentication security while reducing user impact
Threat and Vulnerability Engineering
Evaluate current vulnerability management program and develop improvements in detection and analysis
Develop and maintain intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Scan and monitor networks to identify possible vulnerabilities and intrusions and build tools and strategies to resolve possible causes of security threats
Network Security Engineering
Evaluate current network design and configuration standards and recommend architectural changes to reduce risk and increase visibility
Develop and maintain intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Scan and monitor networks to identify possible vulnerabilities and intrusions and build tools and strategies to resolve possible causes of security threats
Endpoint Security
Design, implement, and maintain endpoint security tools to control applications, manage firewall data flows, and log aggregation, and malware detection and defenses
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incidents, and actions taken
Prepare regular reports on security metrics, incidents, and compliance status for management review
Perform on‑going security reviews and audits to validate, troubleshoot and improve applications' security
Partner with internal and external auditors as well as federal regulators and department management with information security governance and compliance activity investigations
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience Required
4+ years of experience in information security or a related role (required)
2+ years experience in a Financial Services (preferred)
Detailed knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security technologies (required)
Expertise with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners (required)
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of risk assessment tools, techniques and methods including development of procedures and incident response plans (required)
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (required)
Demonstrated competency securing technical systems and platforms (required)
Demonstrated effective collaboration across the organization and ability to effectively communicate network security issues to peers and management (required)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure (required)
Security + (preferred)
Network + (preferred)
PCIP (preferred)
CISSP (preferred)
CEH- Certified Ethical Hacker (preferred)
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.
For additional information about our organization, careers, and benefits visit:
http://www.desertfinancial.com/careers .
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