Information Security Engineer - Walbec Group

Information Security Engineer

Construction Resources Management, Inc. a Walbec Group Company

Waukesha, WI

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Construction Resources Management of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Information Security Engineer and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.

• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
• Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

The Information Security Engineer holds a pivotal position in protecting Walbec's digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. This role involves collaboration with various company departments, including IT, Legal, Risk, and management teams. The Information Security Engineer will also drive the ongoing development and implementation of security policies based on the organization's security roadmap.

Governance and Control:

• Policies: Establish proper governance to control and proactively spot problems and changes in underlying systems' risk profiles. Ensuring that technology solutions adhere to companywide risk and regulatory standards as part of the responsibility.

• Security Framework: Develop a framework for integrated technology control that balances business needs, risk reduction, and financial gains.

• Collaboration: Work closely with various control roles, including software developers, business managers, compliance, and internal audit.

• Security Roadmap: Work with IT leadership to develop, coordinate, and manage security related project work.

Security and Risk Analysis:

• Participates in a wide range of security activities including vulnerability management, access management, incident response, troubleshooting, infrastructure management, audit support and more.

• Analyze Walbec systems to identify and address potential security risks through all stages of the system lifecycle, including concept, design, build, test, integration, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

Configure, Test, and Support

• Implement and maintain security protocols and procedures to protect information systems and data.

• Manage security incidents responding swiftly to contain breaches and restore normalcy after an incident.

• Oversee security systems to identify new threats or areas requiring updates while staying abreast of the latest security trends.

• Integrate new features into existing solutions and provide analysis to evaluate existing systems against future needs and trends.

Risk Mitigation:

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage inherent risks in systems.

• Collaborate with other internal teams and external stakeholders to design, adopt, and integrate appropriate controls.

Education and Awareness:

• Provide clear direction to business and technology stakeholders so they can manage their risks effectively.

• Foster a culture of risk awareness and control.

Internal Audit

• Work with IT teams, end users and third parties to facilitate periodic testing of systems, policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.

The Benefits:

Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.

We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity/related major OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training in network security and security compliance

• 5 years of progressive growth & experience in Information Security

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional desired

• Broad knowledge of wide range of Information Technology systems and a deep understanding of the inherent security risks associated with these technologies

• Strong technical knowledge of IT hybrid on premise and cloud architectures, as well as Microsoft Office 365 products, mobile device technologies and MDM platforms.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, or Rapid7 is preferred

• Willingness to stay current with the latest technologies.

• Knowledge of applicable security, data privacy practices and laws.

• Understanding of network security principles, including firewall configurations, network traffic analysis and risk management

• Ability to interpret and apply security standards in all applicable network security environments

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional customer service orientation.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.

• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

• Highly self-motivated and directed.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Why Should You Apply?

First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.

• Excellent wages and benefits packages.
• Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

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