Security Engineer at Apex Systems, Inc. in Chicago, IL

Job#: 2047815

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking to hire a Security Engineer in Chicago, Denver or Washington DC for one of our largest Financial Industry Client.
Apex does not support C2C hiring.
Come join an exciting team within Global Information Security (GIS). Cyber Security Technology (CST) is a globally distributed team responsible for cyber security innovation and architecture, engineering, solutions and capabilities development, cyber resiliency, access management engineering, data strategy, deployment maintenance, technical project management and information technology security control support.
Teammates in this role deliver moderately complex tools and systems that mitigate the risk of malicious cyber-attacks. Individuals in this role contribute to the protection of system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and secure sensitive data. It is important that those in this role actively create and nurture partnerships with peer teams and identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration. Individuals in this role operate within a structured environment with some oversight but are eager to take initiative and tackle complex problems within one or more security engineering domains. This role may mentor one or more junior team members. They typically have 3-5 years of experience in information security technology.
Primary Level of Engagement:
Works as a senior contributing member of an initiative, under supervision of an engineering lead.
Primary Interactions:
Direct Manager
Engineering Lead
Project Manager
GIS Peers
IT Stakeholders
Internal GIS Customers
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify, define and document and implement security system requirements for AWS and Azure utilizing Wiz. Focus will be on preventative, detective and auto-remediating controls.
* Develop and execute test plans and produce quantitative results.
* Leverage broad knowledge of information security technologies, techniques, processes, and prepare to grow that knowledge within one or more security engineering domains.
* Drive complex technical information security projects to ensure on-time delivery.
* Identify and raise risks or potential vulnerabilities at all stages of the security- engineering process.
* Think outside the box to develop multiple solutions to complex problems.
* Work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders with varying priorities to debate and negotiate paths forward.
* Contribute to existing test suites (integration, regression, and performance), analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause.
* Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
* Identify gaps in information security standards adherence and work with appropriate partners to develop plans to close gaps.
Required Skills:
* Broad knowledge of information cloud security technologies, techniques and processes and excitement to grow that knowledge within one or more security-engineering domains. Experience with Wiz, AWS OPA, SCP, SecurityHub, Config, EventBridge, SSM, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender a plus.
* Experience with policy as code, CSPM, cloud/SaaS security management is helpful.
* Experience at a financial institution is a plus.
* Ability to communicate (verbal and written) across all levels of the organization, from technical experts to senior executives. Comfortable working with distributed team members using video conferencing, instant messaging, telephone calls, etc.
* Strong attention to detail, confident enough to raise questions and identify issues.
* Enjoys trouble shooting and puzzle solving.
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EEO Employer

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.

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