Engineer, Information Security

Lowes Companies Inc NYSE LOW is a FORTUNE xc2 xae 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than 86 billion Lowes operates over 1 700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300 000 associates Based in Bengaluru Lowes India develops innovative technology products and solutions and delivers business capabilities to provide the best omnichannel experience for Lowes customers Lowes India employs over 4 200 associates across technology analytics merchandising supply chain marketing finance and accounting product management and shared services Lowes India actively supports the communities it serves through programs focused on skill-building sustainability and safe homes For more information visit Job Summary The primary purpose of this role is to support the design implementation and ongoing operations of information security tools and services This includes translating business and technical requirements into robust enterprise security software solutions that ensure information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control This also includes monitoring testing and evaluating security assessments of systems and taking steps to help design and implement remediation solutions Key Responsibilities Supports the implementation and maintenance of assigned information security solutions to ensure successful deployment and operation develops and documents detailed standards e g guidelines processes procedures Assists the Information Security team in monitoring security systems reviewing logs and managing information security systems Participates in regular security vulnerability assessments Performs internal and external penetration validation testing to ensure that computer systems are up to date relative to all operating systems patches and virus protection software Collaborates with other technology teams including Engineering to design and implement remediation solutions Provides assistance during information security incidents as part of an Incident Response Team Performs security tests against 3rd party products Remains aware of technological trends and developments in the area of information security Solves difficult technical problems solutions are testable maintainable and efficient Provides support in the event of escalated security issues for enterprise systems helps diagnose troubleshoot and resolve issues Supports the implementation of hardware and software changes into environments to ensure security requirements are met Provides input into security breach response procedures assists with security breach response activities Participates in break fix activities Analyzes the output of industry standard cybersecurity tools and helps identify remediations to reduce risk and exposure of applications Completes basic custom enhancements of applications using secure coding techniques to reduce the threat of remote or local vulnerabilities Evaluates entire applications Container Infrastructure host platform to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities Identity Management Design implement and manage identity and access management IAM systems in cloud environments Understanding of cloud identity solutions integration with on-premises directories including Active Directory and Azure AD Understanding of Managing and maintaining user access controls ensuring proper role-based access and least privilege principles and PIM Just-in-time access Governance and Compliance Implement and enforce identity governance policies across cloud platforms Monitor and audit identity and access activities to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations Collaborate with security teams to identify and mitigate potential risks in identity management Cloud Integration Assist in the integration of cloud identity solutions with SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure Work closely with cloud engineers and developers to support secure application development and deployment Automate identity lifecycle management using scripting and cloud-native tools Support and Troubleshooting Provide technical support for identity-related issues including user access problems and authentication failures Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud identity and governance systems Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in cloud identity and governance Documentation and Training Document identity and governance processes procedures and configurations Provide training and support to end-users and other IT teams on identity and governance best practices Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science CIS Engineering Cybersecurity or related field or equivalent work experience in a related field Experience 1-2 years of experience in identity and access management preferably in cloud environments like Azure GCP and Oracle2- 3 years of overall hands-on experience with Active Directory Azure Active Directory or similar directory services Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud particularly with their identity and governance services Technical Skills Basic understanding of directories and domain services including LDAP Group Policy and Kerberos Familiarity with identity protocols such as SAML OAuth and OpenID Connect Proficiency in scripting languages e g PowerShell Python Terraform for automation Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards like GDPR HIPAA or SOC 2 Soft Skills Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in computer science CIS Business Administration or related field 2 Years of experience analyzing the output of industry standard cybersecurity tools and identifying remediations to reduce risk and exposure of applications Relevant information security certifications e g CISSP CISM CEH PCI ISA CRISC CISA OSCP GPen Advanced understanding of information security practices and policiesPreferred Certifications Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate SC-300 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 GCP associate cloud EngineerOracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Certified Foundations Associate certificationCertified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP Lowe s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race color religious creed sex gender age ancestry national origin mental or physical disability or medical condition sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status military or veteran status genetic information or any other category protected under federal state or local law