Security Engineer

Knit Well Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America — Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

The Security Engineer is a team leader that defines technical solutions to identified information security risks. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Knit Well’s corporate information security policies and enforcing implementation of Knit Well’s security architecture by using the Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platform. This includes safeguarding the security of all computing platforms, data, and networking within the corporation, oversight of the security configuration, monitoring, and incident response.

• Implement and configure security applications and infrastructure to support corporate policies, federal and state security regulations, specifically SIEM experience, with Splunk experience being a plus.
• Be an information security Subject Matter Expert, including familiarity with Cloud implementation.
• Design and conduct infrastructure security assessments at all layers of the information system including networking, servers, operating systems, databases and applications.
• Understand a secure network infrastructure including the design of network segmentation, firewall policies, and configuration of security devices.
• Perform security baseline discovery of current infrastructure and identify gaps between existing procedures, policy, and industry standards/best practices
• Participate in investigations of computer security incidents including incident response, containment of the incident and forensics.
• Understand information security best practices.
• Serve as a Team Lead on security projects.
• All other information security duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering or other related engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years in information security, with emphasis on monitoring, incident response, and compliance.
• CISSP or GIAC certification desirable, other industry security certifications a plus.
• Risk Assessment experience; knowledge of IT risk management concepts such as risk assessment, risk identification, risk response and mitigation, risk monitoring and reporting etc.
• Experience in a PCI Compliance environment.
• Experience in Cloud computing.
• Hands-on experience in performing security assessments over complex networks, applications, and systems.

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select Knit Well Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back — local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off — paid time off & holidays.*
• The target salary range for this role is: $105,000 – $115,000
• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and…