IT Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer

Location: Sterling, VA or Phoenix, AZ (USA)

Introduction:

At Dedrone we are building the world’s leading airspace security solutions to protect people, property and information from the threat of drones and enable the good drones to fly. Our AI-driven software is combined with state-of-the-art sensors and effectors all working together to detect, track, identify and mitigate drones. This is why Dedrone is experiencing exponential growth and has the world’s largest installed base of customers (500 ) including critical infrastructure sites, public safety entities, and federal government customers in 30 countries around the world.

Position Summary:

As an IT Security Engineer at Dedrone, you will play a pivotal role in helping to secure our information program, ensuring the security and protection of our environment and data. You will work collaboratively with IT team members, software developers, and other departments to provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and ensure the security of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the IT, Compliance, and Development teams to ensure the security of Dedrone systems.
• Collaborate on the day-to-day security of our AWS environment, including implementing new features and contributing to the security aspects of the design and engineering of the overall environment.
• Acting as the technical security partner for audits, including ISO, FedRAMP, SOC2, etc.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues on strategic and tactical initiatives aimed at enhancing technology and security within the IT environment.
• Act as day-to-day lead on security monitoring and reporting.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AWS security
• Demonstrated ability in network security with a strong understanding of LAN/WAN principles.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN network security, particularly firewalls and VPN.
• Proven ability to work independently, with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English, allowing for clear articulation of ideas and opinions.

Preferred, but Not Mandatory:

• Previous experience in software development, programming, and code development.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with IT frameworks, especially ISO and SOC.

We Offer:

At Dedrone, you can expect to work in a startup-like atmosphere, expect excitement as well as tasks that are diverse in nature. We’re a highly qualified, international team that’s passionate about what we do and where we want to go. Our corporate structure is flat, and we offer plenty of room for individual ideas to develop. We are quick in our decision-making and like to keep our processes lean.

Join our team of talented professionals and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge and globally implemented airspace security solutions. If you are passionate about customer success and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Dedrone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for this position will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (including m/f/x)