Security Engineer

Security Engineer

The Security Engineer will be a valued member of the EAB Information Security team. We work to keep our partners and EAB colleagues safe from cyber-attacks and prevent the theft of data and intellectual property. This opportunity may be based in Washington, DC or Richmond, VA.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Participate in security detection, response, and incident handling
• Monitor networks and systems for security events, intrusions, and anomalous behaviors with the security operations team: daily review of data from Anti‑Virus/Malware Detection, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Third Party Reports, Integrated Application Reports, Log Aggregation Platforms, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Manage maintenance, hardware and software installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for security assets in the data center and the cloud
• Participate in company projects to provide security requirements, visibility requirements, and network design review of cloud deployments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and on‑premises integrations
• Review major network changes to ensure compliance with existing IT policies and reduce the overall risk and number of vulnerabilities present across the network
• Report vulnerabilities to stakeholders across the company as well as external organizations as necessary and appropriate
• Effectively communicate and document security incidents to maintain records and formulate recommendations process improvements
• Proactively assess potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network
• Establish strong relationships across the company with product and corporate IT teams, as well as with strategic service providers

• At least one year of experience as a security analyst, incident responder or enterprise defender
• Experience with network protocols and architecture
• Basic knowledge of system internals for at least one major operating system (Windows, Linux, and MacOS)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced business environment with global, geographically‑distributed teams
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to gain the confidence and respect of technology leaders and senior level executives
• Familiarity with tools similar but not limited to Dark Trace, Bluecoat Proxy, Symantec Anti‑Virus, RSA Archer, and/or Google Cloud.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience performing basic administration for security systems and working with third party vendors to resolve software and hardware issues
• Experience with malware analysis including detection, prevention and eradication
• Experience with Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) systems, including tuning, building queries, and integrating new data sources
• Experience working across functions to expand visibility across applications, systems, and networks
• Experience building out new detection technologies and incorporating internal and external data sources to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Experience in implementing and supporting automation and infrastructure‑as‑code for security systems in cloud environments
• Proven relationship‑building skills and ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn new things and take on additional responsibilities (as appropriate) across multiple information security domains
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $73,500 - $92,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

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