Security Engineer

About Us

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Overview

The Security Engineer possesses expert problem-solving, analytical, design, and communication skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of network and systems security. The Security Engineer is considered the subject matter expert for all aspects of IT security – including design, development, and support of the enterprise security environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective solutions to increase the security posture of company systems and projects.
• Create test plans which will allow for a proper evaluation of security issues of the network and systems infrastructure.
• Work with Infrastructure Team to communicate the information security state, improve information security controls, and remediate risk issues.
• Maintain updated security plans and documentation of historical security events.
• Interpret security policies, regulations, standards, and other mandates into security control requirements and work with management to create security policies.
• Perform IT security risk assessments, product and application security evaluations and provide documented results/recommendations to IT Management.
• Develop and conduct IT security education and awareness training to improve organizational security posture.
• Measure and report security metrics to IT Management and IT Steering Committee.
• Respond to security incidents and current security stack alerts.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert with regards to all IT security related products and policies.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows to track and respond to incidents.
• Assist in PoC solutions including the evaluation, deployment, and management of new technologies.
• Participate in weekly 1:1 and team meetings with Infrastructure & Operations Teams.
• Communicate the current status of all ongoing projects and any security specific needs.
• Cross train/mentor staff and company in awareness, security packages, and best practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Systems, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of IT Security Engineering experience in an advanced technical environment, preferably within a large company.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and management.
• Expert experience in Security Practices and Implementation of Policies.
• 3 years of experience with a scripting language (PowerShell or other automation language).
• Ability to manage projects and priorities with careful time management and little supervision.
• Understanding of and experience with Microsoft operating systems, Active Directory & Domain architecture, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, NPS, PKI, McAfee, Veeam, and WSUS.
• Experience with hypervisors, converged infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud design.
• Project Management experience, CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or other relevant certifications preferred.

Benefits

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits. New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment's comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage.
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children.
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick leave.

Statements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.