Security Engineer I, Information Technology

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This role strengthens and optimizes the organization's security capabilities by reviewing existing tools, applications, and processes to identify gaps. It establishes and maintains cloud security architecture best practices, focusing on cloud platforms and integrates new and existing security platforms. The role collaborates with R&D teams to maintain a secure architecture and analyzes security events for anomalous activity. It contributes to the organization's security posture and ensures a secure environment. The individual works on issues requiring the analysis of relevant factors and exercises considerable judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action.

This individual will work across multiple departments to design, implement, and manage security solutions that protect both internal and third party (vendor) systems and customer data. You will play a critical role in ensuring that security practices are aligned with compliance requirements while driving technical solutions for secure systems and data protection across the entire organization.

Responsibilities:
• Security Engineering & Architecture: Must have expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining security architectures across cloud, third-party, and on-premises environments, including evaluating and integrating emerging security technologies.
• DevSecOps: Should possess deep knowledge of embedding security within CI/CD pipelines, establishing security standards, and conducting secure code reviews with development teams.
• Cryptography: Must understand encryption technologies for securing data at rest and in transit, with experience managing cryptographic keys and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Identity & Authentication: Requires knowledge of designing and managing secure identity solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Providers (IdPs), and federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Familiarity with Okta and Keycloak preferred.
• Secure Coding: Should be proficient in secure coding practices, training teams, and developing standards to prevent vulnerabilities like injection flaws, XSS, and authentication issues.
• Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC): Must have a strong grasp of GRC frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials etc) and experience in aligning technical controls with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Threat Management: Requires expertise in performing risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation planning to address security risks.
• Incident Response & Monitoring: Should have knowledge of incident response strategies, SOC collaboration, and implementing continuous monitoring tools to ensure compliance and security standards.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Must demonstrate the ability to work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and act as a subject matter expert in security technologies, tools, and frameworks.

Requirements:
• Deep understanding of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and industry compliance regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI or Alibaba) and securing cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and security monitoring tools.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in security engineering and GRC-focused security solutions development.
• Extensive hands-on experience in DevSecOps, integrating security in CI/CD pipelines, and supporting development teams in secure coding practices.
• Proven expertise in cryptography, including encryption, key management, and digital signatures.

What we offer:

Friendly and welcoming environment focused on people, learning & development

25 vacation days and extra vacation days after age and after children

Cafeteria benefit via SZEP card

Medicover private health insurance for employees and their family members

10% of your time to work on anything you like, reading groups, tech talks

Flexible working and working from home

An extensive people development program, including access to Udemy

Please note:

Candidates must be available for after-hours incident response when urgent security events require investigation or support.

The interview process will include a hands-on practical exercise conducted through screen sharing, where candidates will be asked to demonstrate relevant technical skills.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

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