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Dollar General · 2 months ago

IT SECURITY ENGINEER SR

Goodlettsville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dollar General is a leading retail company seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and implement advanced security solutions for their digital infrastructure. This role focuses on safeguarding cloud, network, and system security, mentoring junior engineers, and driving security integration within the organization.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement security architectures across on-premises and cloud environments (Google GCP, Azure) utilizing tools such as Palo Alto firewalls, F5 ASM, and Akamai App & API Protector

Promote modern security fundamentals by embedding security into CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and championing secure design practices for applications and APIs

Perform advanced risk analysis and vulnerability management, leveraging tools such as ExtraHop RevealX, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, and Sysdig Secure to identify and mitigate threats

Manage and respond to security incidents and perform forensic analysis using Splunk and Proofpoint Email Security while leveraging CyberArk for privileged access control

Develop and enforce security policies related to network security (Palo Alto, Fortinet), DNS (Akamai), and identity management (Clearpass), with emphasis on PKI and conditional access frameworks

Mentor junior security engineers, fostering critical thinking and hands-on problem-solving skills while collaborating with IT and business units to embed security into organizational processes

Research emerging threats and evaluate technologies to inform and enhance Dollar General’s security strategy and posture

Qualification

Palo Alto NetworksCloud SecurityRisk AnalysisTerraformLeadershipF5 ASMAzureGCPSplunkCyberArkPythonBashPowerShellAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in information security, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity

Advanced hands-on experience with at least five of the following: Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama, Akamai App/API Protector, F5 Application Security Manager (ASM), Sysdig Secure (or equivalent), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) native security tools, Microsoft Azure native security tools, Microsoft Defender, CyberArk Privileged Access, HCL BigFix, Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security, Data security methodologies, DLP technologies

Proven track record in risk analysis, mitigation planning, and implementing secure configurations across cloud, network, and application layers

Deep expertise in network security (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Meraki MX), application firewalls (F5 ASM, Akamai App & API Protector, Cloud Armor), and data protection (Digital Guardian DLP, Microsoft DLP)

Advanced proficiency in cloud security (GCP, Azure) and container security (Sysdig Secure), including tools such as VPC Service Controls and Cloud Armor

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and hands-on experience in Terraform for automating security infrastructure

In-depth understanding of PKI, VPN/remote access technologies (CyberArk Alero, GlobalProtect), and DNS security (Akamai DNS, Akamai GLB)

Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex security challenges in a pragmatic and business-aligned manner

Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor team members and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Excellent written, oral, and inter-personal communications skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex topics across technical and non-technical audiences

Capability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and threat landscapes, with occasional availability for non-standard hours or travel (up to 5%)

Preferred

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Splunk Certified Architect, or GCP Cloud Security Engineer

Company

Dollar General

Glassdoor2.7

Dollar General has been Serving Others for approximately 85 years.

Founded in 1973

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.dollargeneral.com/

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