Security Engineer

Kforce

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • $115,000-135,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Kforce is currently searching for a Security Engineer to join a dynamic and growing security team that is responsible for continually improving the organization's security posture. This role focuses on managing and enhancing network, system, identity, and cloud security capabilities. This is a hybrid role based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities include administering network and identity perimeter tools, detecting and responding to security events, automating response processes, and conducting threat hunting. Key Responsibilities:
  • Security Engineer will administer and provide subject-matter expertise in Palo Alto Panorama, PANOS, Prisma, and Wildfire
  • Lead and refine security event management processes, develop SOPs, and conduct incident response activities including orchestration, investigation, and reporting
  • Collaborate with managed security service providers to improve processes and relationships
  • Manage security technologies such as CrowdStrike EDR/NGAV, Identity Protection, NG-SIEM, SEG, PAM/VPAM, EPM, and vulnerability scanning tools
  • Develop cloud migration strategies and controls including CNAPP, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps guardrails, and Azure CSP monitoring
  • Perform threat and vulnerability analysis and coordinate remediation efforts with technical teams
  • As a Security Engineer, you will stay informed on emerging threats and participate in threat modeling and reporting
  • Deliver scalable and reliable security solutions that align with organizational goals and minimize risk
  • Create and deliver end-user security awareness training and simulations
  • Contribute to security governance by developing policies, procedures, metrics, and ensuring compliance
  • Provide consulting, project support, cross-training, and troubleshooting assistance to IT staff, clients, and vendors
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in Information Security with a strong IT background
  • Experience in process improvement for security operations
  • Hands-on experience with platforms such as EDR, PAM, MFA, SIEM, and NGFW
  • Experience with technologies from providers like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, and Azure
  • Familiarity with diverse security processes and tools
  • Expertise in malware detection and remediation
  • Knowledge of network design, operations, and monitoring; Windows/Linux server and database security
  • Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS standards
  • Proficient in IP networking and public cloud security principles
  • Proficiency in scripting and query languages including Python, PowerShell, CQL, and XQL
  • Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Skilled in security event management and incident response
  • Ability to identify and mitigate security technology risks
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.

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