IT Security Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Jack Links is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Engineer to join our Global IT organization. This role is responsible for designing implementing and operating security controls across identity network endpoint and infrastructure domains in both cloud and onpremises environments. The IT Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and escalation point for security initiatives driving security hardening automation and incident response efforts aligned with our business objectives.

This position requires deep handson technical expertise strong security engineering fundamentals and the ability to translate risk into actionable security solutions. The IT Security Engineer will collaborate closely with infrastructure network application and OT teams globally playing a key role in security detection response and continuous improvement. The role also requires the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders across domestic and international teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute advanced alert triage investigation and incident response activities across global cloud and on-premises environments including root cause analysis and post-incident improvement initiatives.
• Design implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) controls including user lifecycle management role-based access privileged access management and secure authentication mechanisms across enterprise systems.
• Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments and risk analysis prioritize remediation efforts and partner with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a technical expert for MDR SIEM and security service providers; driving effective detection response and tuning of security monitoring capabilities.
• Automate and standardize security processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Implement and align security controls with regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIS2 ISO 27001 GDPR).
• Identify technical security risks and communicate risks to the appropriate enterprise stakeholders.
• Support and integrate physical security technologies including badge access systems and CCTV ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and identity controls.
• Develop and maintain security documentation policies and procedures.
• Design and implement actionable security metrics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed security controls.
• Lead security-focused initiatives including the hardening and ongoing management of the organizations Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution and enforcement of robust device security policies.
• Design and enforce secure remote access and vendor access controls ensuring least-privilege access and secure connectivity across global infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security testing of applications networks and systems.
• Partner in the design and evaluation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies ensuring security considerations are integrated into resilience planning.
• Stay current with emerging security trends tools and best practices through continuous learning.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 4 years of hands-on experience across key security domains including infrastructure security network security identity and access management and security operations.
• Strong foundation in cybersecurity including IAM data protection and incident response.
• Proficient in Windows Linux PowerShell Python and Microsoft security tools.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender MS365 Intune MDM Active Directory and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Skilled in SIEM platforms logging alerting and dashboard creation.
• Lead engineering for platforms such as Azure Sentinel Tenable Nessus BeyondTrust (Bomgar) Pentera Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco networking.
• Experience leading cybersecurity teams in security incident identification response and eradication.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP CISM Security CEH Cybersecurity Analyst GIAC or Microsoft Security.
• Experience securing OT/industrial networks in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI Fabric or similar tools for security data analysis and reporting.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to secure both IT and OT networks including experience with incident response alert triaging and vulnerability management.
• Proficient in managing identity and access controls including Active Directory administration and privileged access management.
• Skilled in executing cybersecurity strategies and enforcing technical policies across enterprise environments.
• Experienced in working with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 NIST and SOC2.
• Capable of managing vendor relationships and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders on security incidents and compliance matters.

Knowledge Areas:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles risk management encryption authentication and access control.
• In-depth knowledge of network and infrastructure security including virtualization wireless technologies and email systems.
• Familiarity with security technologies and tools including SIEM platforms automated penetration testing tools and cloud risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in security design technical governance and third-party auditing practices.

Core Abilities:

• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong adaptability time management and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and provide after-hours support when necessary.
• Willingness to travel (510%) for training and business-related activities.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is is  $110000 - $130000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time