Security Engineer II

Security Engineer II Location: Scottsdale At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This position manages the use of the information security tool sets including vulnerability management, configuration management, endpoint security and security posture assessment to ensure our environment and custom software is secure. Day to day functions include upgrading and patching application software and operating systems, tracking, and replacing certificates and remediating vulnerabilities detected on our equipment. Essential Functions Work with the operations staff to ensure the security tools are integrated into other corporate infrastructure. Work with the compliance team at the direction of management to ensure the security tools are supporting all compliance efforts. Document gaps that are not being met by our current toolset and research solutions to meet them. Tune and maintain all tools owned by the security team, and update corresponding documentation. Ensures that tools are running vendor supported versions and are scaled correctly, including operating systems and supporting applications. Assist other security teams in incident resolution and risk assessments. Maximize value of tools already purchased. Contribute to the development of Early Warning security policy and procedures. Comply with all company and department policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of data confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained. On-call rotation with other security engineers to cover 24x7 response. Work with other security engineering staff to expand your skills and experience with our toolset and security principles in general. Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree or 2-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Minimum 3 years of general IT experience. Minimum 1 years of IT security experience Ability to read and write bat and shell scripts. Proficient understanding of Linux and Windows administration, including authentication systems and GPO policies. Proficiency in Python scripting language to support automation and operational efficiency. Proficient understanding of networking concepts including routing, switching, layer 2/3, and NAT. Proficient understanding of firewall ruleset design in an enterprise setting. Proficiency in SSL/TLS certificate management, certificate chains and request/issue/renew procedures. Background and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications Experience with audit procedures and producing audit artifact documents. Certifications: one of CISSP, CCNA, or CISA desirable. Additional scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Linux shell and/or JavaScript. Unix administration background. Experience with packet capture interpretation or multi-factor authentication desirable. Additional related education and/or experience The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page herefor the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process! Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. 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