Senior IT Security Engineer

Senior IT Security Engineer

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Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. Employees working on a flexible schedule collaborate online and in-person at our Collaboration Hub at the Cotton Center in Phoenix. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

Under moderate supervision, executes cloud security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company data or systems. Works with the security architecture team to design security controls for cloud applications and functions. Collaborates with various teams in the department to review designs and provide security feedback.

Work closely with the security architecture/engineering team to design and implement cloud-native security controls for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Respond to operation support issue escalations and resolve problems impacting performance and availability.

Work closely with security incident responders to provide expertise in the design of security sensors used in the incident analysis.

Research developments in the security industry. Assess organization's needs. Propose options and drive improvements of techniques, methodologies, services and technologies.

Perform other duties as requested

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and seven (7) years of experience in security systems technologies OR

Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC, or CEH Certification or related security certification OR

Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies OR

Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC, or CEH Certification or related security certification

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Familiar with security regulations and standards

Ability to communicate effectively in cross-disciplinary groups to design a secure, functional solution

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification

Experience in the Microsoft Azure public cloud

Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) implementation

Knowledge of cloud networking in a public cloud environment Virtual Networks, Availability Sets, Private Endpoints, and network security groups

Experience with cloud-native security capability – Azure Security Center, Defender for Storage, Defender for Office

Experience in Application Security is a plus

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $112,000-$160,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

Internal progression opportunities

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.