[Remote] Lead Manager, IT Security Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Make-A-Wish America is hiring a Lead Manager, IT Security Engineer to protect the organization’s information, infrastructure, and stakeholders. The role designs, implements, and manages enterprise security solutions, conducts security assessments, develops policies and procedures, and provides security expertise throughout technology and project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures
• Manage/implement design, installation, configuration, setup, testing, troubleshooting, documentation of security solutions including IAM, endpoint security, firewalls, email security, content filtering and security awareness
• Proficient with networks, systems, applications, and cloud security
• Proficiency with risk assessment and vulnerability scanning tools, technologies, and methods
• Escalation point for security-related incidents
• Proactively report possible threats and or vulnerabilities
• Proactively research weaknesses and find ways to counter them
• Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems
• Information Technology Security representative on IT projects to provide security advice, expertise, and recommendations
• Conduct security awareness training
• Planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards and procedures
• Ensure the tuning and effectiveness of security tools deployed across the environment
• Work closely with our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and IT teams to review alerts and investigate security incidents
• 24/7 Availability for Identity & Access Management, Security Incident Response and Escalation
• Performs other related job duties, as assigned

Skills

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility
• Demonstrated successful problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in project management, research, and data analysis
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and diagnose threats
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Engage effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization
• Organizational skills to create detail reports
• Multitasking skills to complete other tasks while monitoring data systems
• Organize work and prioritize to meet deadlines. Make timely decisions with sound judgment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technology field or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of total experience with 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise information technology security solutions
• Hands-on experience with endpoint security, network firewalls, email security gateways, content filtering, IAM, Single Sign On (SSO), windows servers and virtualization technology
• Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Products (Office 365, Intune, Azure, Azure VM, NSG's, Azure Sentinel, ATP, Azure Active Directory)
• Azure, SSO, Cisco Firewalls, Defender Security, VMWare, EDR, XDR, Cisco Umbrella DNS Security, Hybrid Infrastructure
• Relevant and Current Certifications Preferred: e.g., CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CISA, etc

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
• Annual incentive potential
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
• Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles
• 10 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually
• Parental Leave
• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
• Individual and Leadership Development
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
• Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.

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