Information Security Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a dynamic Security Engineer for a hybrid (3 days onsite) role located in Columbia, MD. You will be responsible for safeguarding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as well as implementing and maintaining information security controls and countermeasures to ensure robust protection for a pioneering healthcare team.

Requirements of the Security Engineer:

• Perform security functions including IAM, vulnerability scanning, light pen testing, and daily review of security reports and systems.
• Generate internal threat intelligence and conduct threat hunting to enhance the security stack.
• Ensure adherence to information security policies and procedures, and monitor internal control systems.
• Define security requirements and participate in design architecture discussions.
• Support incident response infrastructure and cyber intelligence platforms.
• Promote security awareness within the organization through training and activities.
• Direct team assignments, lead project initiatives, and mentor junior staff.  

Qualifications of the Security Engineer:

• 6+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst/Engineer with cloud and on-prem security solutions.
• Knowledge in security technologies, LAN administration, data privacy laws, and regulatory standards in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of secure design, IAM, authentication standards (SSO, two-factor authentication, PAM), and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, NIST CSF).
• Proficiency in requirement analysis, technical troubleshooting, system & technology integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Directory Integrations, Okta, Logs Management tools, Windows, Linux/Unix, scripting (PowerShell, Perl), Active Directory, LDAP, SQL, and web services.
• Required certifications include: Security+, CEH, CCSP, and CISSP.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent work experience.

Compensation of the Security Engineer:

• Salary range: $100,000-$130,000 *based on experience*
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

Keywords:

Security Engineer, SDLC, IAM, vulnerability scanning, pen testing, security reports, threat intelligence, compliance monitoring, security requirements, design architecture, incident response, cyber intelligence, security awareness, network security, cloud security, security solutions, team leadership, mentoring, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IAM technologies, cloud technologies, security risks, secure integrations, APIs, security incidents, HIPAA, NIST, PCI, Security+, CEH, CISSP, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, Active Directory, Okta, Windows, Linux, Unix, PowerShell, Perl, LDAP, SQL, SAML, PAM, MFA, cryptography, encryption, CASB, DLP tools, data analysis.

This job opens for applications on 2/21/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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