IT Security Engineer

Job#: 2026258

Job Description:
Position Summary
The IT Security Engineer is expected to be fully aware of the companys security infrastructure, framework, risks, and roadmap goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.
Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain security technologies to ensure the security and integrity of FormFactor, Inc's information systems according to the current cyber security program
• Responsible for developing and documenting security related processes and procedures to help secure, mature and/or enhance the security of the environment
• Respond to alerts from security infrastructure tools or intelligence and take necessary actions to remediate or divert the security risk
• Responsible for leading incident response, threat intelligence, and event co-relation for a broad set of technologies under the cyber security program.
• Work closely with management and technical staff to resolve complex security matters and critical policy creations
• Thorough understanding of the latest technologies, security principles, and protocols
• Responsible for escalating requests either via the Helpdesk, SOC's or other IT teams
• Tune security events and co-relation from applicable security products and sources
• Perform network traffic analysis, host behavior analysis, PC forensics, kill chain, windows event analysis etc. to effectively detect and protect company assets
• Produce a monthly security operations dashboard with key performance indicators (incidents, metrics, security threats, intelligence etc.)
• Act as a lead staff resource for network security-related projects and initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Information Security or substantial work experience required
• Must have 3+ years of hands-on building and working knowledge of various security technologies (PAN/Cisco Network Firewalls and VPN, NAC, EDR, MDR, File Integrity Management, IPS/IDS, Application Firewalls, Vulnerability Scanner, Email Protection, Internet Security, Content Filtering, SSO/MFA, PKI, SIEM Logging & Monitoring, ATP, and DLP)
• Hands-on experience in incident management with critical incident and security event response
• Experience implementing network and host security policies
• Working knowledge of Cloud and email infrastructure security
• Ability to work and lead on multiple projects simultaneously
• CISSP or CISA or GIAC desired

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.