Kroger · 1 week ago
ADVANCED SECURITY ENGINEER
11450 Grooms Rd, Blue Ash, OH, 45242, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKroger is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states. The Advanced Security Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and building security architectures to ensure compliance and safeguard customer data while managing information systems security.
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Responsibilities
Oversee Identity and Access management, cloud security, cryptography, logging and alerting, security operations, malware detection, incident response, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, security architecture, and digital forensics
Guide the implementation of network and computer security and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures
Assist with the monitoring of all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, and anti-virus software
Monitor server and firewall logs, scrutinize network traffic, establish and update vulnerability scans
Analyze and resolve complex security breaches and vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate fashion, and conduct user activity audits where required
Manage and ensure the security of databases and data transferred both internally and externally
Oversee penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities; design, implement, and report on security system and end user activity audits
Develop new and modify existing security policies and procedures to maintain compliance
Evaluate existing and recommend new and emerging security technologies
Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts
Communicate important updates with key stakeholders across the organization
Coach and mentor other members of the security engineering team
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree computer science, information systems, or related technical field
Any experience in one or more of the common languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Ruby, shell scripting)
8+ years of experience in a related security field
Proven ability to design and build scalable, high volume, and low latency applications
Advanced knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, BGP and other routing protocols)
Preferred
Master's Degree computer science, information systems, or related technical field
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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