Associate Cyber Security Engineer

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

Workwave - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Cyber Security Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of the company's systems and processes. This position requires a strong understanding of compliance and security principles, including PCI DSS, SOC, ISO standards, and PrivacyShield. The engineer will work closely with various departments to implement and maintain compliance with industry standards, conduct audits, and manage security measures to protect company data and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PrivacyShield/Data Privacy Framework.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure ongoing adherence to compliance requirements.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and documentation to support compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate compliance audits and assessments.
• Design, implement, and manage security measures to protect company data and infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Perform regular security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Implement and manage security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Configure and manage security tools such as Splunk, Sophos, KnowBe4, Qualys, AWS, etc.
• Administer the IAM system to manage user access and privileges to ensure proper access controls are in place.
• Perform user access audits at a regular interval.
• Conduct security incident readiness reviews and tabletop exercises at regular intervals.
• Manage and monitor the company's network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, cloud gateways, email servers, endpoint protection systems, Extended detection and response (XDR) and VPNs.
• Perform network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses.
• Perform Firewall audits and segmentation tests as required by compliance guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks and processes.
• Provide recommendations for security improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct security risk assessments for new projects and technologies.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and promote a culture of security.
• Assist in the development and implementation of incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CHFI, Security+ or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident response, and forensics.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling 24/7/365
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community