Lead Security Engineer
Kforce Inc.

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Security Engineer in Austin, TX.Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct Security Reviews & Architecture Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of access logs, permissions, and security tools (vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, and SIEM appliances) to ensure optimal threat detection and data integrity; Engage in high-level architectural reviews, contributing informed recommendations during software and infrastructure design sessions to align with security best practices
• Security Expertise & Leadership: Serve as the information security subject matter expert, advising on IT architecture, security solutions, and strategies; Lead security discussions to ensure architectural and design decisions are informed by security considerations
• Vulnerability Management: Lead the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities, enhancing the security posture of the IT environment
• Incident Response & Training: Coordinate rapid incident response and develop security awareness training, ensuring organizational preparedness and fostering a culture of security
• Compliance & Policy Management: Prepare compliance reports and skillfully update security policies to meet regulatory standards, including SOC2 and HIPAA; Oversee security tabletop exercises for incident response planning
• Risk Mitigation & Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with management and engineering teams to define security requirements and strategies, identify enterprise risks, and ensure security is integrated into the fabric of software and infrastructure design

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, with proven expertise in security policy development and regulatory compliance
• Leadership experience with the ability to foster professional growth within the team
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles and technologies
• Proficiency in managing security infrastructures and responding to incidents
• Require proficiency in AWS environments, focusing on security configurations and leveraging AWS-specific tools (e.g., Config, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, Guard Duty, Cloud Trail, etc.) for threat mitigation and compliance
• Technical skills minimum: Big AWS control tower; Editing SAPs; Developing back procedures within AWS naming
• Hard skills: Grant skills; Public facing web skills
• Web systems: Internal enterprise systems; Secure development skills (nice to have)
• Exceptional analytical and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex security requirements clearly
• Demonstrated ability in navigating and applying regulatory documents and compliance standards to practical security measures

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