Senior IT Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer in Commerce, CA. Summary: The Senior IT Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing technical security controls to prevent, detect, contain, and respond to information security threats, which includes supporting the technology efforts of our client. Duties Include: * Reviews and guides security configuration of a variety of applications and endpoint systems, including servers, desktops, network devices, and Internet of Things (IOT)/Operational Technology (OT) devices * Required to lead projects and project teams within and outside the security department * Must maintain an in-depth understanding of current and emerging security threats, recommending technical and process improvements to protect against such threats * Serves as the primary technical security engineer responsible for maintaining and managing controls over secure email, anti-phishing, vulnerability management, anti-malware, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)/web filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and mobile device security * Designs and implements security controls to address information security policies, standards, and other requirements as they relate to specific internal and externally hosted IT systems * Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of existing and potential new systems * Leading threat hunting activities and assisting in audits and third-party penetration tests to identify areas of risk * Proactively reviews information security news sources for risk and threat trends as well as third-party software updates for systems potentially impacting client * Proactively monitors updates to legal, regulatory, and industry requirements and control frameworks, such as HIPAA Security Rule, PCI Data Security Standards, State and Federal Privacy Laws, NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53, etc. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required (Master's degree preferred) * An active information security credential is required; Acceptable certifications include CISSP, CISM, GIAC/SANS, Palo Alto PCNSE, CyberArk CDE, SailPoint Certified Engineer, Microsoft Security Associate, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security/XDR Specialist * Minimum of 5 years of progressive IT security experience, including at least 3 years in a lead role with responsibility for architecture design and implementation * Direct hands-on experience in enterprise cybersecurity, demonstrating strong technical proficiency 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. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.