Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FastTek Global is seeking an Information Security Engineer to enhance the overall security posture of the organization. The role involves implementing and monitoring security controls, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage security controls, leveraging Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance and Azure
- Analyze systems and networks for compliance with our policy, industry standard methodologies and regulations
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address potential security risks
- Fully leverage Microsoft Sentinel, increasing observability and monitoring, promptly responding to, and tuning alerts to mitigate threats, minimize impact, and reduce noise
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's infrastructure and processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continually improve the organization's security posture
- Assist in the development and execution of business impact assessments, incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures with collaborators across us
- Work with Security and IT personnel to prepare and manage Information Assurance documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- Lead root cause analysis on security incidents and provide recommendations for containment and remediation
- Prepare and present regular reports on key performance indicators, security metrics, and incidents to senior management
- Evangelize information security and foster a security culture
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years' security experience, including implementation and management of security controls, vulnerability management, and investigations
- Deep knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance tools and Azure Sentinel required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple workloads efficiently, and communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful completion of security initiatives
- To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)
- Specific experience with Microsoft Purview (MIP, DLP, DSPM) strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security (or related field) and/or relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CMMC Certified Professional, CISSP) preferred
- Specific experience administering and securing complex multi-forest Active Directory and multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, & GCP) environments preferred
- Background supporting security and compliance initiatives in the manufacturing and/or defense industries preferred
- Understanding of security frameworks and standards, specific experience with NIST SP 800-171 and other 800-series publications preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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