IT Security Engineer
Description For IT Security Engineer
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is a leading provider in the business aviation industry, offering maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools for over 35 years. With a portfolio covering 6,000+ aircraft, JSSI leverages its extensive data and innovation to drive cost savings and provide tailored solutions for clients across all makes and models.
As an IT Security Engineer at JSSI, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the company's cybersecurity posture. Your responsibilities will span from monitoring and remediating security incidents to leading initiatives that enhance the organization's security program maturity. You'll be at the forefront of protecting JSSI's assets and employees against evolving cyber threats.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Incident monitoring and response
- Vulnerability management
- Security system configuration and maintenance
- Security awareness training
- Project leadership in cybersecurity initiatives
- Collaboration with IT teams on best practices
- Contribution to security policies and planning
The ideal candidate will bring 5 years of IT experience, including 3 years in a SOC analyst or similar role. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and cybersecurity certifications are highly valued. You should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with expertise in network security, EDR/XDR services, and SIEM tools.
Join JSSI to work on cutting-edge security challenges in a dynamic industry. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's security posture while working with a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in business aviation services.
Responsibilities For IT Security Engineer
- Monitor ticket queues, security telemetry, and threat feeds to identify and remediate potential security incidents
- Prioritize and oversee the remediation of vulnerability, pentest, and security assessment findings
- Configure and maintain security devices, systems, and tooling according to best practices
- Routinely assess network and cloud security posture against best practices
- Investigate and respond to email phishing alert reports and quarantine release requests
- Take ownership of and enhance JSSI's Security Awareness Training program
- Lead a portfolio of cyber security initiatives and projects
- Establish and report on key security metrics
- Document and improve upon operational procedures
- Contribute to incident response planning, security policies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Respond to information security audit requests and client due diligence security questionnaires
- Collaborate with other IT professionals to advise on cyber security best practices
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and respond to critical security alerts
Requirements For IT Security Engineer
- 5 years' experience in Information Technology roles
- 3 years' working as a SOC analyst or similar experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail orientation and strong analytical problem-solving abilities
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and experience configuring network security devices
- Experience with EDR and XDR services
- Experience with the Microsoft Defender Security suite strongly preferred
- Scripting/query language experience such as Bash, PowerShell, KQL
- Hands-on experience setting up and querying SIEM tools such as Sumo Logic
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance regulations and cybersecurity frameworks
Benefits For IT Security Engineer
- Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer
