Security Engineer III

Kansas City Life Insurance - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

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About the position

Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our IT department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust security measures to safeguard computer systems, networks, and sensitive information.
• Configure and troubleshoot security platforms, ensuring optimal performance and resilience.
• Leverage cutting-edge security tools to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, while automating repetitive tasks.
• Facilitate swift incident response by promptly notifying the company about security incidents and taking appropriate action.
• Implement advanced security controls and automation solutions to fortify the organization's infrastructure and protect valuable data.
• Develop and execute automated proactive scans and tests to identify potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• Mentor junior security engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of IT operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree specializing in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• CISSP Certification preferred, certifications in TOGAF, CTA, or Zackman.
• 6 or more years of progressive information technology experience directly related to security engineering.
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, OSI Model, TCP/IP stack, and security methodologies.
• Practical hands-on experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools.
• Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies.
• Experience with multiple system delivery methods and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, VMWare, Windows Server, Linux, and various database technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated understanding of technology.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package