Discount Tire · 4 hours ago
Senior Information Security Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDiscount Tire is a company that has been growing for more than 60 years, and they are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join their Enterprise Cybersecurity team. This role involves protecting the organization's data and information systems from threats, implementing security measures, and leading security initiatives.
AutomotiveLogisticsRetail
Hiring Manager
Drew VanderWerf
Responsibilities
Implements, maintains and operates information system security controls and countermeasures across a variety of platforms and environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures
Oversees the administration and optimization of security tools and technologies such as SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, etc
Monitors information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities; develops monitoring and visibility capabilities; reports on incidents, vulnerabilities, and trends
Responds to information system security incidents, including investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based attacks, unauthorized access, and policy breaches; interacts and coordinates with third-party incident responders, including law enforcement
Analyzes trends, news and changes in threat and compliance environment with respect to organizational risk; advises organization management and develops and executes plans for compliance and mitigation of risk; performs risk and compliance self-assessments and engages and coordinates third-party risk and compliance assessments
Develops and implements advanced detection capabilities to identify and respond to malicious activities in real time. Creates custom detection rules, tune existing rules, and leverage threat intelligence feeds to enhance our security monitoring. Work closely with the security operations team to build and improve detection systems, ensuring they are capable of identifying emerging threats and attack techniques
Designs, develops, and implements security automation workflows and custom scripting to streamline incident response, threat detection, and remediation processes across the security technology stack
Conducts proactive threat hunting activities using advanced analytical techniques and threat intelligence to identify sophisticated attacks and advanced persistent threats that may evade traditional security controls; develops hypotheses and creates actionable intelligence for security operations
Serves as a primary technical liaison during major security incidents, delivering executive-level briefings and coordinating communication strategies with leadership, legal teams, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders while maintaining operational security requirements
Analyzes and develops information security governance, including organizational policies, procedures, standards, baselines and guidelines with respect to information security and use and operation of information systems
Develops and administers, or provides advice, evaluation, and oversight for, information security training and awareness programs
Coaches and mentors’ level, I and II
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible information technology experience
Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience with security tools including, but not limited to, reverse proxies, intrusion prevention, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, SIEM, malware detection
Proven expertise with any combination of the following: secure coding, threat modeling, identity management and authentication, cryptography, penetration testing, authentication and security protocols, system administration and network security
Minimum 3 years of hands-on threat hunting experience using tools such as Splunk or similar SIEM platforms
Demonstrated expertise in analyzing network traffic, log analysis, and behavioral analytics to identify malicious activities and attack patterns
Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, common protocols and standards
Demonstrated experience analyzing large data sets and unstructured data for the purpose of identifying trends and anomalies indicative of malicious activity
Proven ability to manage productive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
Ability to proactively educate stakeholders on security best practices
Expert ability to communicate across all levels of IT, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate technical ideas both verbally and in writing
Intermediate skills with Microsoft office, including skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options then recommend solutions
Expert collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience in high-pressure incident response scenarios
Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently
Troubleshooting and organizational skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements
Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values
Preferred
Corporate retail experience
An understanding of Web services and experience with multiple programming languages (such as, JSON, Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or other related field
Security certifications such as GIAC, GSEC, GCED, or CISSP
Company
Discount Tire
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