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Insight Global Jr. Security Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Description
SUMMARY: The Security Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, testing, and implementation of security systems within the organization's IT network. Their primary responsibility is to help safeguard the organization's information assets against potential threats by supporting a comprehensive, layered security approach that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops an understanding of current and emerging threats and contributes to threat research and the development of the organization's security strategy.
Assists in designing security systems and recommends enhancements to senior leadership to improve the organization's security posture.
Analyzes attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from security events across a diverse array of security devices and end-user systems.
Performs regular system tests and actively monitors network security to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Ensures role-based access control (RBAC) is implemented and maintained across IT systems to uphold the principle of least privilege.
Assists in establishing disaster recovery procedures, conducting security drills, and evaluating readiness.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of Incident Response (IR) plans and playbooks to ensure effective handling of security incidents.
Supports responses to security incidents, including post-event analysis to identify root causes and improve future resilience.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices throughout the organization's infrastructure.
This job is paying $55.00-$65.00 an hour depending on skills and experience.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in information technology/security or 2-4 years of experience in the IT/Information Security field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of Information Security and IT Risk Management.
Familiarity with current IT risks and security solution implementation.
Basic project management skills and progress reporting.
Ability to interact with diverse personnel to support security measures.
Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing workloads.
Good written, verbal communication, business acumen, and commercial outlook.
ATTITUDINAL COMPETENCIES:
Analytical: Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data to inform decisions; leverages intuition and experience to complement data analysis; designs efficient workflows and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
Business Acumen: Understands the business implications of decisions and their impact on profitability; demonstrates a strong knowledge of market trends and competition; aligns work and initiatives with the organization's strategic goals and vision.
Innovation: Exhibits original thinking and creativity; tackles challenges with resourcefulness; generates actionable suggestions to improve processes and performance; develops and implements innovative approaches and ideas that capture attention and inspire collaboration.
Communication and Presence: Communicates clearly and effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats across diverse audiences, including teams, vendors, customers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively; uses time and resources efficiently; anticipates future needs and allocates resources accordingly; sets clear goals and objectives; organizes and schedules tasks to execute realistic and actionable plans.
Drive for Results: Applies analytical thinking and creativity to identify and address complex challenges with innovative problem-solving strategies; evaluates potential risks and proactively develops and implements strategies to mitigate them, ensuring successful outcomes.
Strategic Thinking: Develops and executes long-term strategies that align with the companys vision and objectives; demonstrates the ability to anticipate trends and adapt plans to achieve organizational success.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Foundational Technical Skills: Continuously assesses strengths and areas for growth; actively pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build and expand technical knowledge; shares expertise with peers to foster team growth.
Network Security: Demonstrates strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control, and VPNs, to protect and secure network infrastructure.
System Security: Proficient in implementing data protection, hardware security, and endpoint protection solutions to safeguard systems and sensitive information.
Incident Response: Deep understanding of the core stages of the incident response lifecycle, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery, to mitigate and respond to security incidents effectively.
Cyber Technologies: Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as Kali Linux, AWS, Azure, SIEMs, SOARs, SentinelOne, Wiz, Azure Defender, Palo Alto, Imperva, and 1Password (or similar tools).
Operating Systems: Proficient in working with multiple operating systems, including Windows OS, macOS, and Linux OS.
Application Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices, patch management, and vulnerability remediation to protect applications from security threats.
Vulnerability Assessments: Skilled in identifying, assessing, reporting, and mitigating vulnerabilities to reduce risks and enhance system security.
Governance: Knowledgeable in risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational policies.
Strong understand of IaaS and deploying tools into the cloud. Any of the following certifications is a plus: Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, GCIH, GCIA. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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