Security Engineer

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure automation and analytics and software delivery we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation At AHEAD we prioritize creating a culture of belonging where all perspectives and voices are represented valued respected and heard We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up make change and drive the culture at AHEAD We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on an individual s race national origin color gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion age disability marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law whether actual or perceived We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD The Security Engineer is responsible for the execution of the enterprise security program operations including project delivery tool configuration management investigations and performance metrics This individual will work with security leadership and managed services personnel to monitor and instill trust in the security and reliability of AHEAD systems services and programs Key Responsibilities Design implement and administer security applications and infrastructure to support company policies and standards Plan and conduct security assessments of all layers of the technology program including networking servers operating systems databases and applications Work closely with Management Operations Infrastructure and Applications teams to establish processes procedures and documentation that ensure systems and resources meet necessary compliance requirements and obligations Develops and executes metrics and KPIs for security technologies Skills Required Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience 5 or more years of experience in Security Operations Threat Intelligence or a senior-level Systems Engineering role One or more security certifications such as CISSP GCIH SSCP CCSP are required Demonstrated experience with the use and deployment of two or more security tools and technologies such as Security Information and Event Management SIEM intrusion detection prevention systems IDS IPS file integrity monitoring endpoint protection and hardening identity and access management encryption vulnerability management or data loss prevention DLP Understanding of MITRE ATT CK NIST and incident response best practices Experience with SaaS and Cloud Provider AWS Azure GCP security is highly desirable Solid knowledge of operating systems networks and cloud environments Excellent oral and written communication skills Highly organized and able to work independently Why AHEAD Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD we value and benefit from diversity of people ideas experience and everything in between We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab by encouraging cross department training and development sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning USA Employment Benefits include - Medical Dental and Vision Insurance - 401 k - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more See benefits for additional details The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings OTE for this role which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount This OTE range may vary based on the candidate s relevant experience qualifications and geographic location