Cyber Security Engineer
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Fort Myers, FL that is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer. The primary objective is to influence and implement cyber security strategies across the endpoints, applications, data, and networks to manage risk throughout the enterprise.Responsibilities:

• Protect assets against potential threats from cyberspace adversaries
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of data, systems, and networks
• Develop and implement Security Programs and implement protections such as Vulnerability Scanning, Identity, Cloud, and Application security to strengthen security posture
• Collaborate across organizations to incorporate security into the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure, systems, and applications to reduce the attack surface
• Lead enterprise security threat defenses to increase security protections
• Implement security protections across cloud and on-prem environments to reduce the attack surface and manage risks from internal and external emerging threats
• Assist with developing security to reduce human risk by increasing security knowledge, and practices, and influencing behavior changes
• Provide mentorship and guidance, to team members to increase security practices across the organization
• Ensuring that data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls and protections
• Daily engineering and administrative tasks, metrics, and communication with the relevant departments across the organization
• Support risk assessment and security audit mitigation and remediation strategies
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry associations to stay abreast of emerging trends and collaborate on cybersecurity initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or comparable experience with certifications
• 3+ years of progressive experience in cyber security
• Deep understanding of cyber security practices and possess exceptional communication skills
• Hands-on work experience with security solutions, such as application security, vulnerability scanners, endpoint security, SIEM, etc.
• Hands-on work experience building incident detection, and incident response automation that aligns with MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with the following cyber security frameworks - HITRUST, NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO-27001
• Demonstrated effective implementation of Cyber Security Programs and enterprise security solutions
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of cyber security trends and hacking techniques
• Knowledgeable of healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, and security standards
• Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive Cyber Security Programs
• In-depth understanding of cyber security technologies, risk management methodologies, and incident response best practices
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to assess complex security issues and propose effective solutions
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

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