Information Security Engineer (ONSITE IN NJ)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
Assist with designing computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and updating the companys information security strategy, plans, and procedures.
Educate and train staff on information system security best practices as applicable.
Work with external 3rd party security vendors, NOC, SOC, EDR to ensure proper procedures and alerting are in place. Monitor security vendors and systems as needed.
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
Excellent knowledge of patch management.
Excellent knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IDPS concepts
Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues_
Work with the VP IT/CIO and SR Director Technology Operations and other internal and external security professionals to ensure cybersecurity is a priority.
Ability to prioritize projects, objectives, and tasks.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Critical Thinking

must be able to demonstrate problem-solving methodologies and technology theories to new problems or issues as they arise. Ability to develop multiple solutions, evaluate each outcome and make an appropriate decision.
Excellent communication skills. Able to work with multiple IT teams, outside vendors, and business teams.
An excellent understanding of security best practices, frameworks and how to implement them at a business-wide level.
Excellent understanding of IT/GRC programs, methodologies, and frameworks
Ability to research new security technologies and make recommendations to Sr Mgmt.

Qualifications:

Required:
4+ years experience in information/cybersecurity
Network + and Security + Certifications

Preferred:
. Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, ISSEP, GSEC, CISM, or CISA desired
Bachelor's degree in business management, computer science, information security

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