Information Assurance Engineer - Security Automation

Information Assurance Engineer - Security AutomationJob#: 3055759Job Description:Information Assurance Engineer – Security AutomationLocation: Omaha, NE (onsite, currently 4 days per week) Type: Direct hire, full timePosition overviewOur client is seeking an Information Assurance Engineer with a strong data security and cybersecurity foundation and a drive to automate. You will help strengthen the company's security posture across a growing enterprise application and cloud footprint, including SAP. You will look for ways to make security work faster, more consistent, and less manual.This is not a pure software development role. We are looking for a security professional who writes scripts and tools as a natural part of the job.Key responsibilitiesIdentify repetitive security, access, and compliance tasks and automate them with scripting.Build scripts to analyze security and access data and surface risk.Assess systems, configurations, and integrations for vulnerabilities and weaknesses.Implement technologies and automation that improve security against current threats and attack vectors.Support security controls, compliance audits, and remediation, including SOX control objectives.Work with identity and access management tools and logging and alerting systems.Partner with application, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver secure solutions.Document processes and align work to security policy and control objectives.Mentor others and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.Required qualificationsBachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.Hands-on experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or data security.Experience using scripting or automation to improve security or IT work, with specific examples you can describe.Working knowledge of identity and access management tools and of logging and alerting systems.Ability to assess configurations and vulnerabilities and clearly explain the risk.Working knowledge of segregation of duties and sensitive transaction analysis.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Willingness to work onsite.Preferred qualificationsPython and Java experience applied to automation or security tooling.PowerShell experience.Experience building scripts to analyze data and automate processes.Experience with data classification and handling of sensitive information.Experience with the CIS or NIST CSF frameworks, NIST 800-53, or ISO 27002.CISSP or another security certification.Exposure to SAP security (ECC, S/4HANA, BTP, IAS, GRC), or the aptitude and interest to learn it.Understanding of RFC connections, Fiori, or Workzone security.What makes someone successfulThey ask "how can I automate this?" before repeating a manual task.They can describe what they automated, what they used, and the time or risk saved.They are comfortable learning a new platform such as SAP.Work environment and compensationThe position is currently four days onsite and one day remote. Candidates should be open to five days onsite in the future.Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.The position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive and potential equity awards, plus a competitive benefits package.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. 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Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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