IT Information Security Engineer

About Leaf Home

At Leaf Home we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. Weve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every addition to serving our customers Leaf Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition.

From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Womens Committee Diversity & Inclusion Committee and VetConnect we are dedicated to making Leaf Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.

Why Leaf Home

• We Win Being driven every day to win is who we are
• People Powered Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work Energage and more
• Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources You are important to us and weve built a culture youll love
• Support Inclusion sustainability and reliability surround everything we do
• Personal Growth Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
• Mobility Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada with continued expansion

Position Summary

The IT Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the development maintenance and support of LHS Security solutions related to our current and future hardware software and network systems. This position will have a strong focus on information security design and implementation. This role is considered a key position within the LHS Information Security Team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Detailed design and implementation of Information Security work efforts e.g. secure network design detailed design and implantation of IAM systems etc. as well as providing security subject matter expertise to outside IT and business teams.
• Monitor the organizations networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs.
• Install and use software such as firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
• Conduct penetration testing to simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in systems before they can be exploited.
• Develop security standards and best practices for the organization.
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Providing security design and planning during the design development and maintenance of infrastructure environments.
• Providing cyber engineering expertise to determine security requirements by evaluating best practices; researching security standards/tools; conducting system security and vulnerability analysis and risk assessments; identify integration issues.
• Enhancing current software/security team competence by developing and directing secure application/architecture techniques; recommending improved processes.
• Evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs) and secure interfaces.
• Influencing the system requirements and design processes to incorporate the identification of security requirements early in these processes.
• Evaluate respond and mitigate alerts that originate from the SIEM and the Cyber security product suite e.g. NGFWs IDS/IPS Anti-virus Web Application Firewalls Conditional Access Policies etc.
• Applies security concepts reviews information executes defined tasks analyzes requirements reviews logs and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention data manipulation and coordination of activities.
• Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently. Investigates and recommends corrective action for data security related to established guidelines.

Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience configuring tuning and performing in-depth analysis in Security and Security related tools.
• Experience with implementation of policies and procedures for compliance and audits.
• Demonstrated experience in a Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) and an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
• Demonstrated operational experience with advanced firewall features Data Filtering Application Control Anti-Virus and File Blocking.
• Demonstrate an understanding of important strategies to gather events analyze them and determine if we have a cyber incident.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what Incident Handling is why it is important and an understanding of best practices to take in preparation for an Incident.
• Demonstrate an understanding of high-level strategies to prevent an attacker from causing further damage to the company after discovering the incident.
• Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures supporting multiple branch office/retail locations.
• 5 years of experience in project engineering integrating and implementing infrastructure technologies & services and related technologies.
• 5 years of Network Infrastructure or Security administration experience desired.
• 5 years of experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows OS and Windows networking.
• Knowledgeable in security best practices including IAM encryption OpenSSL SSL certificates system hardening etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus and to present complex presentations.
• Ability to explain complex technical detail and tradeoffs to non-technical associates.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without dropping the ball.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-energy team-oriented environment and have a roll up your sleeves and today not tomorrow mentality.
• Apply active listening skills through the ability to comprehend information presented and respond thoughtfully.
• Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand no matter how minute by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for communicating with internal and external parties in a manner that is both articulate and professional.
• Ability to logically connect ideas scrutinize and evaluate arguments find inconsistencies and errors in work solve complex problems and engage in reflection.
• Ability to provide timely and empathetic help through in-person phone email and social media avenues that keeps the co-worker or customers needs at the forefront of every interaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively to recognize understand and manage ones own emotions as well as others and foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Holding oneself responsible and being self-driven in accomplishing business goals adhering to policies and being responsible for ones own actions performance and decisions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Project and/or Access).
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities or Certifications:

• CISSP certification preferred

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:

Additional and non-standard hours may be required (exempt).

Physical Requirements:

• Normal Office Environment
• Indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift

carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Are We Your Company

Focused on Growth Leaf Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada our diverse team spans marketing sales installation and service. We are committed to employee growth through:

• Innovating Always Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers
• Partnering with Our Customers Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do
• Empowering Employees Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
• Supporting Our Communities Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home

What We Offer

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Competitive medical dental and vision benefits after 60 days
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs
• On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services
• Comprehensive health wellbeing financial wellness and childcare benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Additional Perks

• Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal financial and counseling support
• Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee resource groups including VetConnect and the Womens Committee

Awards and Recognition

Leaf Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage and is Great Place to Work Certified. Additional recognitions include:

• Remodeling 550 list placements
• Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings
• Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture
• Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition

For a full list of awards visit and Equal Opportunity

Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status religion age genetic information veteran status or disability in accordance with applicable law.

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