Cyber Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing appropriate cyber security controls to protect the large, complex IT environment. This is a highly visible, hands-on position responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks. The Cyber Security Engineer is a resident security expert and drives efforts focused on both cyber security and product security.

Duties:
* Oversee all aspects of enterprise-level cyber security, including designing, implementing, and documenting appropriate security measures to protect data and systems
* Support projects, initiatives, and changes, including planning, scheduling, implementation, and reporting of status and risks
* Assess impact of proposed new systems or integrations on security posture of the environment as a whole, and communicate risks and mitigation options to key stakeholders
* Audit controls such as firewall rules, cloud and SaaS security configurations, and API controls, and recommend improvements
* Monitor in-house developed software for vulnerabilities and oversee remediation
* Maintain and recommend changes to cybersecurity architecture and toolbase
* Conduct periodic testing of security controls to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements, and establish and collect risk-based metrics
* Develop security requirements and assessment program for business use of technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
* Assist with development of roadmaps for cybersecurity initiatives
* Other duties as assigned by the Director, Cyber Security and Network Engineering

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
* 5+ years of experience in information security field
* Ability to lead/develop a program
* Ability to balance the risks and usefulness of IT initiatives and advise business partners appropriately
* Understand the role of cybersecurity in the context of the mission, business cycles, critical systems, and projects

5+ years of experience in two or more of the following specialties:
* Security and risk management
* Asset security
* Security architecture and engineering
* Communication and network security
* Identity and access management
* Security assessment and testing
* Security operations
* Software development security

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.