Akumin® · 6 hours ago
Security Engineer I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAkumin is a company focused on securing its IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. The Security Engineer I plays a vital role in ensuring the organization’s security posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements, leading security operations including incident response and vulnerability management.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish monitoring and detection mechanisms to identify potential threats, and lead or assist in responding to incidents
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation of security weaknesses
Automate tasks where possible, using scripting and configuration management tools
Architect and implement security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies
Review of applications and systems to ensure industry best practices and security hardening
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in IT Security, Computer Science
A valid and active certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity
5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including areas like network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence
Innovative Mindset: Always looking for new tools, techniques, and strategies to improve the organization's security posture
Communication: Strong ability to convey technical security issues to non-technical audiences, including management and other stakeholders
Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges
Collaboration: Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, IT, and development teams, to integrate security into all layers of the organization's infrastructure
Security Tools and Technologies: Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management: Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing techniques, with the ability to find and exploit weaknesses in an organization's security infrastructure
Network Security: In-depth understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS) and how to secure them
Cloud Security: Expertise in securing cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, encryption, and security monitoring tools
SIEM and Logging: Experience with configuring and maintaining SIEM platforms and analyzing logs for unusual activities
20% Travel may be required
Preferred
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
AWS, GCP, or Azure Cloud Security Engineer Certification
Or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
DevSecOps: Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls in software development
Zero Trust Architecture: Understanding of Zero Trust security models and their application in modern IT environments
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Expertise in managing user identities and permissions, especially in cloud or hybrid environments
Threat Intelligence: Ability to analyze and apply threat intelligence to enhance the organization's defense mechanisms
Company
Akumin®
Akumin is a leading U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Riadh Zine
Chairman & CEO
Krishna Kumar
President & Chief Operating Officer
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