Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Engineer II in Tampa, FL. Summary: The Security Engineer II is a senior security subject matter expert, with security engineering experience in IT and network disciplines to support the company's enterprise security objectives. Responsibilities:
• Uses threat intelligence tools and other enterprise security systems to identify security weaknesses in IT architecture/design, provide solutions to counter those weaknesses, and provides full architectural and operational support of the solutions
• Acts as a lead for the Security Engineering team and interacts regularly with other departments to implement solutions and/or act as the primary point of contact for information security matters
• Uses SIEMs and other threat intelligence sources to evaluate the current threat landscape
• Uses security products and techniques to routinely monitor for vulnerabilities, threats, alerts, and attacks
• Determines if any immediate or future action is necessary to protect information system assets and acts accordingly
• Works with Network and Server Administrators to achieve results and submits reports on findings, status, and recommendations to the Security Engineering Manager
• Maps and aligns current and future security systems, policies, controls to the NIST CSF and HIPAA Security Rules, to include the current environment and on an as-needed basis during mergers and acquisitions
• All NIST alignment is done with the expectation that the business needs are paramount. Works with IT resources and business leaders to assist in the research, development, configuration, upgrade and implementation of IT Security related products and services and leads and supports projects
• Conducts security investigations using data analysis and forensic techniques; supports and is a key member of the Incident Response (IR) team, including standardizing, improving, and maintaining IR processes
• CISSP, GCIA, or CCSP required; GCIH, OSCP, CPP desired
• Enterprise Information Security Products and Services; Security Frameworks; Advanced use of MS Office applications, including Visio and Project
• Ability to research, evaluate, and recommend security technology and solutions; Define and document internal controls and procedures; Lead projects and conduct routine security audits and risk assessments
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk and McAfee SIEMs, NIST CSF and associated NIST Standards, Tenable products, and MS Office applications
• Required: Dependability, Organization & Planning, Problem Solving, Analytical Reasoning
• Desired: Communication, Adaptability, Initiative
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.
Type: Contract