Information Security Engineer

Benefits: Competitive compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match Life and travel insurance Tuition assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid holidays and vacation What is an Information Security Engineer?We are seeking a diligent and experienced Information Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be working within a group of highly motivated Information Technology and Information Security professionals committed to keeping Central Hudson safe. The Information Security Engineer will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our information security operations tools to ensure the protection of our organization's critical assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern security principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors alike. What does an Information Security Engineer do? Designs, implements, and maintains security architecture and solutions to protect the organization's systems, networks, and data from cyber threats Oversees CSOC tools, including the management of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and other security solutions, and serves as the CSOC tools technical lead for escalation of functional issues Continuously improves CSOC tools to optimize analyst efficiency and automate processes where feasible Develops, documents, and enforces cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements Conducts regular security audits to ensure systems, configurations, and processes meet established security standards and compliance requirements Maintains in-depth knowledge of security and networking infrastructure dependencies of the CSOC, including the configuration and status of each Implements best practices for CSOC log collection, including configuring log sources and ensuring optimal data flow into the SIEM Partners with IT and security teams to identify new log sources and ensure they are integrated into the SIEM Performs tool health assessments and tool activity audits to identify both security and operational issues Participates in collaborative threat intelligence sharing with government and local agencies to stay ahead of emerging threats Stays updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and applies this knowledge to strengthen the organization's security posture Maintains a professional presence in the industry and business relationships with key technology-dependent organizations to support the application of technology to relevant business areas Supports project planning and execution for security initiatives, including tracking timelines and resource needs to achieve on-time and in-budget implementation of best-in-class solutions Participates in on-call rotation as needed to respond to security incidents outside of regular working hours Provides support for storm restoration effortsWhat does it take to be an Information Security Engineer?Required: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and relevant work experience in information security engineering or a closely related domain or an associate degree in the aforementioned fields and 3+ years of relevant work experience in information security engineering or a closely related domain. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience in information security engineering or a closely related domain will be considered. Experience designing, implementing and managing security tools such as firewalls, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, IDS/IP S, encryption, and other security solutions Strong knowledge of common and emerging attack vectors, penetration methods and countermeasures Dem