Principal Engineer - Information Security

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Job Details
Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated technical lead for Cybersecurity Perimeter Engineering Team. This critical role will be accountable for engineering, implementing, and maturing advanced network security capabilities, enhancing standards and procedures to harden our network perimeter, and effectively detecting and block threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, physical and virtual network security, and a proven track of deploying security capabilities at a global scale and across a highly matrixed organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and engineering critical technologies, including:
• Network Detection and Response
• Operational Technology (OT) Security
• Zero Trust foundational controls
• Work with engineering and architecture teams to define security functional requirements and hardened configurations of perimeter security devices, including firewalls (configurations and rules), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS/NDR), Web Application (WAF), Edge Routers, Load Balancers.
• Design and implement robust security architectures to harden the network perimeter against external threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct hardening assessments to identify noncompliance to standards and define remediation requirements.
• Threat Detection and Response Capabilities
• Develop and implement processes and technologies for real-time monitoring, detection, and response to suspicious activities at the network perimeter.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure effective investigation and remediation of security incidents.
• Establish and refine alerting mechanisms to prioritize and escalate security incidents.
• Mentor the Cybersecurity Perimeter Engineering Team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Help define team goals and performance metrics aligned with the organization's cybersecurity strategy and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, security frameworks, and organizational policies.
• Prepare and present regular reports on perimeter security status and hardening compliance to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with other cybersecurity teams, IT departments, and business units to ensure cohesive security practices across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to promote understanding of perimeter security risks and solutions.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to team members and other staff on perimeter security technologies and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies; evaluate and recommend new tools and solutions to enhance perimeter security.
• Analyze security incidents and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives to enhance security posture.
• Promote a proactive approach to security, encouraging research and experimentation with new technologies and methodologies.

Leadership:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a technical team in a fast-paced environment and navigate complex matrix organizations.

Analytical Thinking:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on identifying and mitigating security risks.

Decision Making:

• Ability to make decisions and take swift actions under uncertain and ambiguous conditions.

Communication:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly to diverse audiences, ability to navigate

Collaboration:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Security Engineer Certification
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certification in Information Security Strategy Management (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security + Certification
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Experience:

• 8+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in information security

Behavioral Skills:

• Conflict Resolution
• Creativity & Innovation
• Decision Making
• Assertiveness
• Influencing Skills
• Planning
• Presentation Skills
• Risk-taking

Technical Skills:

• Network Solutions and Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Root Cause Analysis
• Information Security Strategy Standards (SOX, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, PCI)
• Advanced Encryption
• Application Architecture
• Identity and Access Management
• IT Risk Management
• Threat Modelling

Tools Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Programming and Development Languages - JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, SQL
• Security Tools - SIEM, EDR, Email Security Gateway, SOAR, Firewall, Anti-virus, Firewalls, VPN IDS/IPS, AV, proxies, etc.

What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Salary Range*
$121,000 - 186,230
*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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