[Remote] Lead Security Engineer - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amtrak is hiring a Lead Security Engineer to support the day-to-day operation of enterprise authentication services. The role administers and troubleshoots identity platforms, responds to incidents, executes security-compliant changes, and works with technical and business teams to maintain and improve authentication services.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Privileged Access Management, and Certificate Lifecycle Management platforms to provide secure and reliable authentication services across Amtrak
• Responds to incidents and participates in on-call and after-hours support to maintain the availability, performance, and security of critical Authentication Services
• Executes system changes in accordance with established security standards, operational procedures, and change-management practices to reduce risk and protect production environments
• Partners with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and business teams to understand requirements, resolve complex technical issues, and support enterprise initiatives dependent on authentication services
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, operating procedures, support knowledge, and automation to improve service consistency, operational efficiency, and team readiness

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
• 6 years of relevant work experience
• Professional security-related certifications (e.g. Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), SANS certifications, etc.)
• Knowledge of PCI, HIPAA and NIST
• Must possess excellent customer service, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work well with others in an integrated team environment
• Must be self-motivated
• Proficient in securing Windows and \*nix operating systems, endpoint applications, networking protocols and devices
• Capable of scripting in Python, Bash, Perl, PowerShell or other relevant language
• Experience with industry standard information security technologies
• Experience performing technical risk and vulnerability assessments
• Strong analytical skills with experience working in or supporting a Security Operations Center
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
• 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with operations and security across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with the Microsoft Security Stack

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• 401K with Employer Match
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Paid Family Leave
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remote optional work arrangement

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