Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer

The Information Security Engineer is a front-line defender in the organization's cybersecurity operations responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Executes initial triage, containment, eradication, and recovery steps according to established playbooks and incident response policies. Maintains detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation steps and prepares summary reports for technical and non-technical audiences. Works collaboratively with other departments, such as IT, compliance, and risk management to ensure integrated security measures are being addressed. Participates in post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions to refine incident response processes and strengthen the organization's security posture. Provides input to security awareness initiatives and contributes to a culture of security throughout the organization. The Information Security Engineer is results oriented, multi-disciplined, and comfortable working with senior engineering staff and management to implement system security solutions in multi-vendor environments and acts as an information security liaison to various business units and the information technology department to assist with the security design, consultation, and technology implementation for various Mayo Clinic projects and initiatives. The incumbent also assists system users relative to information systems security matters and undertakes moderately complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Specifically, the engineer is knowledgeable, becoming proficient, and experienced in:

• Working with business partners within the department to achieve organizational and OIS goals
• Developing required competencies by mastering fundamental tasks
• Analyzing technology security posture and appropriate use of security defenses
• Matching technical solutions with business requirements and then participating in their design and implementation
• Software development, testing, support/problem solving, and overall technology administration
• Organizational procedures such as the system development lifecycle
• Use of defensive measures and information to identify, analyze and report security events
• Researching and understanding pertinent information technology laws, policies and procedures
• Establishing timelines and delivery of requirements
• Applying IT-related laws and policies, and providing IT-related guidance throughout the software acquisition lifecycle
• Collecting and analyzing information to identify vulnerabilities and potential for exploitation
• Managing and administering processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital and information content
• Executing duties governing hardware, software, and information system acquisition programs and other program management policies with support

Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Master's Degree or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related major and a minimum one (1) year experience in the information security field required, OR Associates degree and two (2) years' experience in the information security field. The Information Security Engineer also requires the following skills/abilities:

• Understands the use and efficacy of information security tools, server configurations and controls with the ability to install, configure, test and operate them.
• Able to test, implement, deploy, maintain, review and administer the infrastructure hardware and software required to effectively secure the enterprise, protect data, identify and mitigate risks.
• Ability to collect, process, preserve, analyze and present computer related evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation and/or criminal, fraud, counterintelligence or law enforcement investigations.
• Provides technical opinions/conclusions re. security tools, trends, and controls which are supported by documented evidence, based on multiple perspectives and leverage of a variety of resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard operating procedures, workflows and supporting technology across numerous critical user areas and an in-depth knowledge of multiple computing technologies either being actively used or of significant interest to Mayo; understands how systems fit into larger picture of technology at Mayo.
• Capacity to work independently and willingness to seek advice/assistance.
• Must have one of the following certifications (or equivalent) at time of hire. In lieu of certification at time of hire, candidate must pass the exam within two years, and complete the certification process once years of service requirements of the certifying body have been met.
• CISSP
• GSEC
• CISM
• HCISPP
• OSCP

Exempt

$100,339.20 - $140,462.40 / year

Yes

80

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

As needed

No

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