Security Engineer

HKS, Inc
United States, Texas, Dallas
Sep 29, 2024
Overview: HKS Dallas is seeking a Security Engineer to join our team. Strong background in information security, hands-on experience with various security tools, and proficiency in managing cloud environments. This role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate cross-functionally, design effective security controls, and stay abreast of industry trends to ensure our organization remains secure and compliant. Responsibilities: Manages security tools such as Okta, Cloudflare, Mimecast, CrowdStrike, Defender, Sentinel SIEM, and Palo Alto firewalls Interfaces effectively with systems engineering teams to address and mitigate security risks through appropriate solutions and controls Designs and implements methods for assessing compliance with security standards, procedures, and guidelines Identifies and executes opportunities to automate security controls Designs and builds controls to address identified security risks and events Defines clear, concise, and executable SOPs and documentation for any implemented solutions to ensure formal operational handoff Provides support during security incident responses and writes comprehensive security incident reports Responds, analyzes, remediates, and documents actions performed to resolve threat conditions Proactively searches for indicators of compromise and escalate finding to leadership Provides 24/7/365 support upon request by management on an as-needed basis Performs other duties assigned by leadership Embraces a culture of continuous service improvement and service excellence Stays current on security industry trends Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience 3-5+ years in the Information Security field Advanced Information Security Certification (CISSP, CISM) preferred Experience with Intune, Tenable, Mimecast, Okta, next-generation EDR tools, and SIEM Proficiency with Microsoft Azure and AWS Experience managing Office 365 and Azure environments Experience with Palo Alto firewall management Experience with Windows system administration Well-rounded background in network, host, database, and application security Experience implementing security controls in IT environments Experience driving a culture of security awareness Experience administering endpoint devices or web application servers Experience with logging and alerting platforms, including SIEM integration Current understanding of industry trends and emerging threats Knowledge of incident response methodologies and technologies Strong customer service, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality Travel may be required #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran