IT Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer

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Our client in Charlotte, NC is looking for an IT Security Engineer to plan, implement and manage their overall system security strategy.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities of the IT Security Engineer:

• Utilize security tools and processes in order to scan, identify, contain, mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions
• Develop and implement plans to safeguard Confidential data
• Undertake tasks involving architectures, firewalls, network access and endpoint security
• Architect, plan, configure, deploy, maintain, and upgrade Security tools to address vulnerabilities
• Safeguard system security and improve overall server and network efficiency by running vulnerability assessments and participating in patch management process
• Proactively search for threats
• Lead troubleshooting, analysis, mitigation and remediation tasks

Requirements of the IT Security Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• 5 or more years of experience in technology, with network security, endpoint security and application security
• Certifications in GSEC, CEH, CCSP, or CISSP preferred.
• Basic coding skills, such as Python, PowerShell and other languages
• Experience using a variety of security tools and methodologies for monitoring, analysis, and investigations
• Experience managing firewalls, IDS, IPS, and network security solutions
• Experience engineering, deploying and managing Windows Server, Azure, O365 and Vmware solutions
• Thorough understanding of security solutions, such as NextGen AV, MDR, Email Protection, Vulnerability Mgmt, Patch Management
• Knowledge of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise

Job ID: 354898

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk management, business optimization, and managed services enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks, as well as national reach.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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