Security Engineer

Civic Financial Services is a private money lender, specializing in the financing of non-owner-occupied residential investment properties. CIVIC provides Mortgage Brokers and Real Estate Investors with a fast, cost effective funding source for their real estate investment needs.

CIVIC is committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive, which translates into a culture of inclusion, recognition, and success for our teammates and clients alike. Since 2016, CIVIC has been recognized by Best Workplaces and Fortune as a Great Place to Work, and CIVIC’s employee engagement ranks among the top 5% of companies nationally.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, an innovator, a game changer, a creative, a problem-solver, a thinker, or an operator we have all kinds. CIVIC is the place for smart, ambitious, dedicated people who work hard and play nice. 

Yes, our business is in real estate investing... but our greatest investment is in you!

The Security Engineer will test, screen and monitor CIVIC’s security software. They will be the company’s first line of defense against unauthorized access from outside sources and potential security threats. The Security Engineer will pinpoint any potential threats and always be prepared with a plan before any security threats take place. They will also implement and test different strategies to be fully prepared against any cyber-attacks.

What you’ll do:

• Install, configure, and manage firewalls with intrusion detection devices or system programs.
• Scan and monitor networks for possible vulnerabilities and invasions.
• Report security issues to IT management and recommend security enhancements as needed.
• Perform assessments and penetration testing.
• Conduct scans of networks to find vulnerabilities.
• Be aware and alert of irregular system behavior.
• Lead investigations into how breaches happen.
• Assist with installation of software to help with notifications of invasions
• Develop automation scripts to handle and track incidents.
• Handle all firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Test security solutions using industry standard analysis criteria.
• Aware of current cybersecurity trends with continued research to make recommendation for improvements.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6-8 years’ experience in IT security or equivalent experience, preferably in the mortgage or banking industry.
• Current Security Certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Extensive knowledge of security software such as Firewalls, Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, WAF, Vulnerability Scans and other security related technologies.
• Knowledge of DLP and NAC platforms, such as Digital Guardian and FortiNAC.
• Knowledge of ProofPoint and FortiGate a plus.
• Proficiency in JAVA, PythonNet, C , and PowerShell.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
• Demonstrated understanding and comprehension of cybersecurity methodologies
• Able to multi-task and perform any task required by specific job situation
• Must work well with others
• Possesses strong problem solving skills
• Ownership of work and responsibilities
• Customer/Client Focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Be motivated to work and excel in your position everyday

What’s in it for you?

We have a strong focus on going above and beyond when it comes to caring for our team members and our communities. In addition to traditional benefits like health insurance, casual Fridays, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, we are proud to offer these unique and enriching work perks:

• Celebrations: When we say we “work hard and play hard,” we mean it! We like to celebrate often via onsite, offsite, and virtual happy hours, themed parties, parking lot BBQ's, milestone ceremonies, birthday gift cards, and Workout Tuesdays (to name a few).
• Investments: As we are in the lending space, we believe we should consistently and frequently invest in our CIVIC team. We support our teammates in paying off student debts and invest in your education with a tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible Work Environment: Work-life balance is important. We work with you to determine the best work style for you and CIVIC.
• Office Life: We like to make sure that when you are in the office, you are well fed and can access the resources you need. Our kitchens are stocked with snacks and beverages, and we have created an office spaces dedicated to collaboration, focus time, creativity while ensuring team members safety.
• Education: We offer an online curriculum of courses through our own CIVIC University. We also created programs to support you and your manager in career development discussions.
• #CIVICCares Initiative: From beach cleanups, food and clothing drives, building homes for Habitat for Humanity, to volunteer hours, CIVIC provides several opportunities throughout the year for our team to step outside the office, bond, and come together to give back to our local communities.

At CIVIC, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We build teams and grow talent that reflect the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. Diversity of background, experience and perspective adds value and depth to our teams and creates better business results.

CIVIC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We take pride in building a workplace culture where all employees feel supported and respected, and have equal access to career and development opportunities without regard to race, religion/creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at opportunityunleashed@civicfs.com