IT Security Engineer

Job Responsibilities Monitoring system performance and ensuring all technical infrastructure is running smoothly. Supervising technical staff and overseeing projects to ensure they are progressing as planned. Monitoring the security alerts and ensuring the timely resolution of vulnerabilities and incidents. Ensuring daily backups and necessary data recovery processes are operational. Aligning technology strategy with business objectives and ad hoc requirements. Responding to urgent technical crises and ensuring resolution. Providing status reports on the IT landscape, including updates on ongoing projects, security posture, and system performance. Holding team meetings to foster collaboration, address concerns, and facilitate knowledge sharing. Reviewing and prioritizing project requests from different departments. Coordinating with vendors and partners for service improvements, negotiations, and addressing any issues. Reviewing the progress of strategic IT initiatives and ensuring they align with the organizational goals. Reviewing compliance reports and working towards resolving identified issues. Overseeing GRC initiatives and ensuring adherence to the necessary frameworks and regulations. Facilitating training and development sessions for the team to keep them updated with the latest trends and best practices. Developing and assisting with the annual budget for the technology departments. Conducting a comprehensive review of the year’s performance. Ensuring the IT strategy aligns with the organization's long-term strategic goals and regulatory requirements. Conducting risk assessments and developing risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks. Reviewing and updating organizational IT policies to ensure they remain relevant and compliant with the regulatory requirements. Data Privacy Function Keeping abreast of the latest developments in privacy regulations and industry best practices. Responding to any data breaches or privacy incidents, coordinating with different teams to manage the situation effectively. Advising various departments on privacy matters, answering queries, and providing guidance. Offering training and awareness programs to employees and other stakeholders. Ensuring that all privacy-related documents are up-to-date and readily accessible. Regularly reviewing the organization's privacy policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness. Reporting on the status of privacy compliance within the organization. Engaging with different stakeholders, including employees and vendors, to discuss privacy concerns and updates. Performing privacy risk assessments and working on mitigating identified risks. Conducting privacy impact assessments when the need arises. Updating privacy policies based on the assessment of recent privacy incidents and regulatory developments. Reviewing the privacy practices of third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance. Developing and updating the strategic privacy plan, setting goals for the upcoming year. Conducting a comprehensive privacy compliance audit to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, anomaly detection, Security Operations Center (SOC) detection, threat analytics, security incident and event management (SIEM), information technology (IT), and operations incident response. 10+ years work experience in same or similar role. Experience in Audits (ISO, SOC, etc.) and remediation follow up. Certifications like Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) is a plus. Experience in conducting privacy reviews and participating in on-call rotations. In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Privacy Standard. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Data Handling Standards. Experience in translating Privacy Policies and Standards into effective controls. The ability to collaborate across teams and partner well with people with diverse professional backgrounds. The flexibility to manage and balance workloads that may vary and be unpredictable and processes that may be repetitious. #J-18808-Ljbffr