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Job Title:
Security Engineer II

Position reports to:
Security Engineering Lead

Department:
Security Operations

Job Description: A Security Engineer is a member of the SOC and works closely with other members of the team and customers to monitor, consult, and aid in managing security projects for all clients. This role must have a strong understanding of industry information security principles, standards, best practices, and quickly acquire knowledge of every aspect of information security, technical and business-related. The primary function of this position is to perform Penetration Testing, assist in Incident Response, analyze security measures in place, determine effectiveness given the current threat environment, understand how to remediate vulnerabilities, recommend, and implement changes to improve the client’s long-term security posture, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with staff, management, and clients on all matters related to information security.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in Security Penetration Tests and Reporting for clients
• Perform full Risk Assessments and assist in performing IT Audits
• Create and/or maintain accurate design documentation of all information security systems and assist other departments with documentation efforts as needed.
• Perform onsite engagements as needed
• Assist in Forensic Examinations as needed
• Assist the Sales Team with scoping calls as needed and participate in project kick-off calls
• Assist in job documentation and the completion of reports
• Schedule and complete projects in a timely manner
• Provide daily updates in system and/or to Management on assigned projects or efforts
• Speak in Public Forums such as class visits, conferences, media, etc.
• Evaluate alerts for Existing Clients via SIEM tool
• Perform Network Investigations into Events
• Maintain awareness of current and future cyber threats that could impact the company.
• Strong ability to digest threat intelligence into actionable responses.
• Good understanding of the OSI model and how to interpret packet captures of network traffic.
• Participate in configuration reviews.
• Maintain a good awareness of security and control issues in emerging technologies
• Available 24/7 to assist during Incident Response activities

Education and Work Experience:

• Preferred – Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in IT Security or Information Technology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Functional

• Strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Display strong organization skills and can successfully multi-task, prioritize work, and complete assigned projects with limited guidance from management or senior team members
• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with the flexibility to simultaneously handle multiple high-pressure situations
• Desire to work as a team player and self-starter, and an ability to coordinate with other members of the SOC to accomplish results

Technical

• Strong technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, and automated incident response tools
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts
• Knowledge of common regulatory, audit and compliance requirements (SOX)

Physical Demands:

• Typical of work in a professional office environment.

Work Environment:

• Office work, with travel to client locations for testing and audits as needed
• Availability for monitoring and response after hours as needed
• We are currently in the process of moving offices, so during this time all employees are working from home with the option to come into the office as needed. At the start of the new year all employees with be expected to come into the office 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 5 day a week. We will only be considering applicants located in and around the Oklahoma City area who will be able and willing to commute.