Data Security Engineer: Protect Enterprise Data & Systems

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Job Title:

Data Security Engineer
Duration: 12+ months

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI

Job Description:

Candidates come ready to protect the enterprise landscape of data and computer systems. An International organization focused on secure, next generation data infrastructure is seeking a Data Security Engineer who has a passion for security coupled with large-scale know-how. As part of the Chief Information Security Officer’s team, responsibilities of the Data Security Engineer will include, but not be limited to:

• Teaming up with the usual suspects (a.k.a., cross-functional IT members) to determine the “best path forward” plan to securing the environment through controls, scanning, remediation, and hardening.

• Actively identifying security vulnerabilities, threats, and exposures within the enterprise (servers, applications, and databases).

• Bringing your “A” game to security testing techniques (scanning, auditing, and penetration testing).

• Identifying concerns of residual risk, vulnerabilities, and other security exposures due to legacy systems or configuration errors.

• Staying sharp by identifying new-to-market solutions that lead to best-in-class security practices.

• Serving as security sense-check for IT project delivery and server lifecycle build process.

• Joining forces with the ranks of Information Security leadership to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.

• Reporting security metrics for dynamic dashboards and executive reviews.

• Doing the right thing by aligning cutting edge data and systems security practices to law of the land (regulations and policies).

• Lending expertise to know when risk may be acceptable.

• Ensuring security is top of mind.

• Other challenging opportunities as assigned.

Required Skills and

Education:



• Operational knowledge and skills (4+ years preferred) related to general industry security standards for application security, vulnerability management, and overall data security

• Self-motivated and able to plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction and supervision

• Excellent decision-making, analytic, and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Superior interpersonal skills (“team player” characteristics) and professional demeanor at all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering

NOTE:

A combination of education and experience equaling at least a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered.

• Working knowledge of common network devices as well as Windows and Unix operating systems

• Familiarity with industry standards regarding system and application hardening and associated scanning tools.

Demonstrated Technical

Experience:



• Vulnerability scanners

• Application security testing

• Security and technology controls

Desired

Certifications:



• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or,

• Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) or,

• GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) or,

• GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) or,

• GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)

Travel Requirement:

• Limited International travel may be required

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