Associate Cyber Security Engineer

Summary

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Cyber Security Engineer! This role requires a strong understanding of compliance and security principles, including PCI DSS, SOC, ISO standards, and PrivacyShield. You will implement and maintain compliance, conduct audits, develop policies, collaborate with auditors, design security measures, and respond to security incidents. The position demands expertise in security tools and technologies, risk management, and security awareness training. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work options and professional development opportunities.

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

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

Benefits

• WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired
• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 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
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year