IT Security Engineer

Job Summary

The IT Security Engineer is responsible for maintaining security operations and assisting ITSS with security-related projects, designed to protect the company's sensitive data and assets. Responsibilities include protecting and monitoring system boundaries, hardening cloud and on-premise systems, network security devices and security tools. The IT Security Engineer I will assist in the design and implementation of new security solutions and monitor existing solutions. The role is a member of the IT shared services team that supports a portfolio of privately held companies.

***This position can be hybrid or remote; Candidates located within 100 miles of Indianapolis, IN area are preferred**

Essential Job Functions:

• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information
• Identify security threats and opportunities. Help define system security best practices then work with team(s) to implement
• Be a major contributor with the system security architecture, develop detailed security designs and share with ITSS teams.
• Assist with preparing and documenting standard operating procedures and protocols
• Audit compliance with company security standards and work with team(s) to remedy noncompliance
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
• Utilize current system security tools to provide security remediation recommendation and guidance to business units and ITSS teams.
• Research and review new technical solutions and security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
• Assist with development and management the IT security awareness program
• Be an essential part of executing all tasks or projects as put forth in the IT security strategic plan
• Ability to translate security vulnerabilities into risk and explain risk to non-IT colleagues

Relevant Skills

• Very high-level of self-awareness and desire to develop leadership capabilities.
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable to high standards
• Experience identifying and resolving issues independently. Demonstrates a solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgment.
• Proven analytical skills with information systems and security systems.
• Courage to take initiative in unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to gain alignment with different clients and represent a common point of view across multiple stakeholders. Must be confident building business partnerships with various business stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of proven work experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems. Experience with Microsoft security solutions including Sentinel, Azure Information Protection, Defender for Cloud Apps, etc. is highly preferred.
• Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc. (Checkpoint and Palo Alto preferred)
• Experience with network technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web-related protocols
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Microsoft Azure certifications required, CISSP highly preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.

About The Heritage Group

Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims to build a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals

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