Security Engineer at Kforce Inc.
Oakland, CA 94607
About the Job
- Build, deploy, and maintain security technologies to ensure the security and integrity of the company's information systems according to the current cyber security program
- Responsible for developing and documenting security related processes and procedures to help secure, mature and/or enhance the security of the environment
- Respond to alerts from security infrastructure tools or intelligence and take necessary actions to remediate or divert the security risk
- Responsible for leading incident response, threat intelligence, and event co-relation for a broad set of technologies under the cyber security program
- Work closely with management and technical staff to resolve complex security matters and incidents
- Thorough understanding of the latest technologies, security principles, and protocols
- Review new and current vendors or partners security audits and practices to ensure good security standards
- Collaborate with other digital teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of our technology infrastructure
- Tune security events and co-relation from applicable security products and sources
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Information Security or substantial work experience required
- Must have 3+ years of hands-on building and working knowledge of various security technologies (Network Firewalls, VPN, NAC, EDR/MDR, File Integrity Management, IPS/IDS, Application Firewalls, Vulnerability Management, Email Protection, Internet Security, SSO/MFA, SIEM Logging & Monitoring, ATP, and DLP)
- Experience with risk assessment and incident response procedures
- Experience of Cloud and IAM security (Azure, AWS, GCP, Okta, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security best practices
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security best practices
- Good knowledge of scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for security automation
- Ability to work and lead on multiple projects simultaneously
- CISSP or CISA or GIAC desired
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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