Information Security Operations Engineer I
Location: Spartanburg, SC, United States
Description
The Information Security Engineer I will be responsible for ensuring that ACA's IT systems and underlying infrastructure are implemented and managed securely. In order to accomplish this, you are expected to take the initiative to independently learn and understand ACA’s operations, people, and systems. Our InfoSec team is expected to be fully engaged with IT and the business and avoid any notion of needing to “be brought the information” or “chuck things over the wall” to other departments. An Information Security Engineer 1 will only be successful based on how well they know and understand ACA’s operations, people, and systems.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.
• Partner with IT to help design, implement, and maintain secure systems and networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security devices.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement security measures, policies, and procedures to protect systems and networks against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and events and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into system and network design, development, and implementation processes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to IT and network engineering teams to ensure that security controls are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, technologies, and industry trends, and provide recommendations for improving security posture.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery efforts, as needed.
• Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees and users about security best practices and procedures.
• Monitor security systems such as firewall, intrusion detection, and EDR. Ensure that alerts are tuned appropriately and are happening as expected.
• Understand ACA’s business operation, the systems that are used and will be used, and support the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Audit processes and systems.
• Document, communicate and follow-up.
Qualifications
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Cybersecurity certifications relevant to security operations, such as CompTIA CySA+.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP).
• Strong system architecture fundamentals (Windows, Linux).
• Performance-driven.
• Able to assimilate new technologies and concepts quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Information Security best practices.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Solid collaboration skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell is a plus.
• Initiative to learn the ACA environment
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday with some schedule variations as needed.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
EEO Statement
ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
California Privacy Notice
"As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice."
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You are not officially considered an applicant unless you have completed an employment application in ACA’s online applicant tracking system, iCIMS.
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