WorkWave is hiring a
Associate Cyber Security Engineer

Summary

The job description is for an Associate Cyber Security Engineer role at WorkWave. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, relevant certifications, and experience with security monitoring, incident response, and forensics. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining compliance, conducting audits, developing policies, designing and managing security measures, monitoring security incidents, and providing security awareness training. The company offers various benefits such as health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, remote work, flexible hours, life and disability insurance, bonuses and incentives, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, family and parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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

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
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Family and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement