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Information Security Engineer
80 Cuttermill Road Suite 500 Great Neck, NY 11021 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Information Security Engineer with our client located in Great Neck, New York
Job Description:
- We are seeking an Information Security Engineer working remotely from the Eastern Time Zone.
- This position provides leadership and in-depth expertise in all security aspects surrounding the implementation and operation of Information Technology solutions to improve the ability of the organization to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of its information assets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical engineering security expertise for company-wide projects, implementing security standards and baselines, and researching advancements in all security technologies that would benefit secure business growth.
- Lead vulnerability management program working closely with the patching team to limit the vulnerability attack surface
- Be or become the lead SME for various security tools including CASB, the Vulnerability Scanning Suite, EPP, etc to maintain and improve the functionality of our security tools.
- Investigate, recommend, and assist with implementing security solutions that provide detection, prevention, containment, and deterrence mechanisms to protect and maintain the integrity of data and network resources.
- Define security product requirements, conduct research, evaluation, testing, configuration, and implementation, to include identify management, access control, and intrusion prevention solutions.
- Ensure guiding procedures for incident response are in place, effective and up to date, to include periodic computer incident response team (CIRT) activation to validate response procedures.
- Use process management tools to track information about security systems administration requests and security events.
- Track, generate and provide effective reporting for use by system administrators, business leadership and end-users; recommends and implements an effective event correlation solution that analyses the output from these and other security tools in a cost-effective manner.
- Author security system and application processes for both operation and management, including as-build service configuration documents.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience running security solutions on network/security engineering/security operations.
- Knowledge of IT security controls - firewalls, SIEM platforms, NAC, CASB, DLP, IPS/IDS, encryption, authentication, tokenization, XDR/EDR tools and desktop virtualization security.
- Working knowledge of the following technologies: Microsoft OS for Workstations/Servers, UNIX, firewall multi-layer design and implementation, WANs, LANs, internet, intranets and network protocols (i.e., VPN, TLS, SSH, SFTP, TCP/IP, etc.), security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, intrusion prevention systems, VMware, VDI, encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI).
- Experience with cloud security solutions.
- Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls Suite (certification highly preferred).
- Broad knowledge of network security practices, designs, methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of network architectures, equipment, and designs.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanners and how to successfully implement and maintain an enterprise patching program.
- Security risk assessment skills.
- Working knowledge of information security-related technologies and products
- Bachelors’ Degree or Equivalent Experience in Computer Science, EE, Data Network Security Architecture and Design.
- Proven abilities to analyze security risks, provide remediation recommendations and create comprehensive security documentation.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Pay Rate: $120-140K.
- Location: 100% Remote (Eastern Time Zone)
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Anna Bauer
I have been in technical staffing since 2020, joining Protingent in 2024. I specialize in Aerospace and Emerging Technology.
My work is about connecting talented individuals with exciting job opportunities that match their skills and ignite their enthusiasm. What makes me different? I believe in a personal approach. I take the time to get to know the people I work with, understanding their goals and what they seek in their next role. Every job match is about meeting requirements and fulfilling career aspirations.
Looking beyond immediate needs to hire candidates who show potential for growth and advancement within the company while ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process to attract top talent and maintain a good reputation. I love recruiting because it allows me to impact people’s lives positively.
I want candidates to know three things about myself: Firstly, I'm deeply passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration. In my career, I have found immense fulfillment in understanding others' perspectives and supporting team members through challenges. Beyond work, I cherish spending time outdoors, hiking in the mountains, or kayaking on a peaceful lake. Nature fuels my creativity and provides a grounding balance to my professional life. Additionally, I strongly believe in the importance of routines for maintaining productivity and well-being. Establishing daily habits helps me stay organized and focused, whether diving into a complex project or enjoying downtime with family and friends.