Information Security

Information Security Engineer

This job requires relocation to the United States, Silicon Valley, through the use of a TN visa. If selected for this job, the process of coming to the United States will be handled by Tech-Mex.

The Information Security Engineer maintains 24x7 support, responds to vendor security questionnaires, performs monitoring and maintenance of the security infrastructure and components, participates in project planning and deployment of new technologies and will be responsible for remediation of identified compliance and risk gaps. He/she works independently, operating under the defined guidelines established by the Director of Information Technology and Security.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise on information security issues related to the systems and workflow to ensure the internal and external security controls for the company are appropriate and operating as intended
• Documenting gaps between vendor requirements and National MIs infrastructure
• Coordinate and execute IT security projects
• Coordinate response to information security incidents
• Conduct company-wide audits and manage remediation plans
• Collaborate with other areas of IT to manage security vulnerabilities
• Conduct research to keep abreast of latest security issues
• Ensures that system documentation is accurate and updated as needed
• Participates in disaster recovery (DR) exercises as directed
• Logfile review and analysis
• Install and maintain new systems
• Prioritize remediation of gaps based on internal and external audits
• Prepares compliance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
• Evaluates information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 plus years related work experience
• Vendor audit and compliance experience, preferably with the SIG framework
• Strong technical skills in anti-virus, DLP, and PKI
• Strong experience with the McAfee suite of products
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and system administration
• Experience with Nessus, RSA envision, RedHat Linux and database security
• Knowledge of data compliance and privacy standards and regulations as they apply to insurance and banking industries
• Knowledge of Information Security Standards (ISO27001, NIST, etc)
• Self-motivated, self-directed and shows attention to detail while working
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute reporting tasks in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with a diverse team of business and IT staff
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred; Professional certifications are an advantage

Essential Worker Competencies

• The ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Works ethically and with integrity supporting organizational goals and values
• Displays commitment to excellence
• Completes work in a timely manner and meets deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Meets productivity standards and achieves key outcomes
• Is dependable and keeps commitments
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and treats others with respect

Candidate will be relocated to the United States