Cyber Security Engineer

Kforce is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Walnut Creek, CA, responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing cyber security controls in a large IT environment. This hands-on role focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks, planning and deploying technical solutions to protect member data, and preventing system disruptions. The engineer will also assess new systems' security impact and develop technical documentation and SOPs for security tools.

Must Have

• Oversee enterprise-level cyber security, including designing, implementing, and documenting security measures
• Manage projects, initiatives, and changes (planning, scheduling, implementation, reporting)
• Assess impact of new systems/integrations on security posture and communicate risks
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in information security field
• Information or Cyber Security certification - Required
• 5+ years of experience in two or more specialties: Security and risk management, Asset security, Security architecture and engineering, Identity and access management, Security assessment and testing, Security operations, Software development security

Good to Have

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP)
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance (to eligible employees)
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on Service Contract Act project)

Kforce has a client in Walnut Creek, CA that is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing appropriate cyber security controls to protect the large, complex IT environment. This is a highly visible, hands-on position responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks.

Summary

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is a resident security expert and drives efforts focused on both cyber security and product security. Reporting to the Director, Cyber Security and Network Engineering, this role plans and deploys technical cyber security solutions to protect Member data and prevent disruption of critical systems, applying risk assessment techniques to select control strength and assurance suited to the environment being protected. This role is also responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation, creating and reviewing SOPs for the deployment and maintenance of security tools and solutions, and identifying and recommending remediations for gaps in existing security tool coverage across the enterprise.

Essential Duties

• Oversee all aspects of enterprise-level cyber security, including designing, implementing, and documenting appropriate security measures to protect data and systems
• Manage projects, initiatives, and changes, including planning, scheduling, implementation, and reporting of status and risks
• Assess impact of proposed new systems or integrations on security posture of the environment as a whole, and communicate risks and mitigation options to key stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• 5+ years experience in information security field

Licenses and Certifications

• Information or Cyber Security certification - Required
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - preferred
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) desirable

5+ years of experience in two or more of the following specialties:

• Security and risk management
• Asset security
• Security architecture and engineering
• Identity and access management
• Security assessment and testing
• Security operations
• Software development security

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.