Information Security Engineer, Financial Services Contract
Overview
This role owns security engineering for a Financial Services Company in Columbus, Ohio, supporting a long-term contract with one of the world's largest financial institutions. You will join a team of skilled engineers on-site in a hybrid setup, working with cutting-edge security technologies. The role stands out for its scale, as your work will protect a household name with 150 years of market presence. You will directly shape security posture in a fast-paced financial environment.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and deploy SIEM rules to detect threats across AWS and on-premise infrastructure.
- 2Build automation scripts with Python to streamline incident response workflows.
- 3Evaluate and integrate EDR solutions to enhance endpoint visibility.
- 4Conduct vulnerability assessments on Kubernetes clusters, prioritizing remediation.
- 5Drive security architecture reviews for new cloud deployments.
- 6Lead incident response drills, improving detection and response times.
- 7Document security procedures and maintain compliance with ISO 27001 standards.
- 8Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.
- 9Ship weekly threat intelligence briefings to engineering leadership.
Requirements8
- 15+ years in information security engineering, with a focus on cloud security.
- 2Hands-on experience with AWS security services, including IAM, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty.
- 3Proficiency in Python for security automation and tooling.
- 4Familiarity with Kubernetes security best practices and container hardening.
- 5Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk or Elasticsearch.
- 6Strong knowledge of network security protocols and encryption standards.
- 7CISSP or CEH certification required.
- 8Ability to work hybrid on-site in Columbus, Ohio for a long-term contract.
Salary Insight
$65 - $73k per year
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