Associate Security Innovation Engineer

I. Job Summary

Under supervision supports the design development and delivery of innovative security solutions leveraging AI automation and emerging technologies to strengthen WMs enterprise security posture. Contributes to the continuous improvement of security tool coverage engineering of new capabilities and adoption of modern technology across the organization. Assists security operations by streamlining investigative workflows and accelerating incident response through creative tooling and process optimization. Supports project and initiative tracking to ensure alignment with strategic security objectives.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Explores and applies AI automation and emerging technologies to enhance the efficiency coverage and effectiveness of WMs security solutions and operational capabilities.
• Contributes to the design and engineering of new security solutions bringing a creative and forward-thinking approach to solving complex technical challenges.
• Supports security operations by developing and refining tools dashboards and automated workflows that accelerate investigations and reduce mean time to resolution.
• Assists in project and initiative tracking helping to organize deliverables monitor progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Analyzes and improves security tool coverage across endpoint network and cloud environments by identifying gaps and recommending enhancements or new integrations.
• Supports log collection analysis and engineering efforts across firewalls intrusion detection systems enterprise platforms and operating systems to improve visibility and detection capabilities.
• Evaluates and recommends adoption of new technologies including hardware software and SaaS solutions escalating more complex assessments to senior team members as appropriate.
• Communicates technical findings and innovation concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences contributing to security policies standards and guidelines.
• Participates in proof-of-concept development and prototyping of new security tools and integrations within a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science MIS or similar area of study.
• 4 years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelors degree.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to or interest in AI/ML concepts scripting/automation (Python PowerShell) low code/no code development (Tines Okta Workflows Power Apps) or security orchestration platforms
• Familiarity with SIEM SOAR or log management tools

• A demonstrated curiosity for emerging technology and creative problem-solving
  

  IV. Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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