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Posted: 04/11/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 30352 Job Location: Industry: MFG - Manufacturing

Job Description

Position Title: Information Security Engineer

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 an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Chris Walsh

Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today.

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