The Role
Support and operate security infrastructure across hybrid cloud and datacenter environments. Configure and maintain security tools (e.g., Defender, IDS, firewalls), respond to incidents and tickets, validate and remediate CVEs, participate in disaster recovery and on-call rotations, lead security implementations, and provide security training and documentation.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
This is a full-time position working onsite in Des Moines, IA. Candidate must live within a reasonable commute of Des Moines, IA or be able to relocate.
The Security Engineer will Support Senior Engineers in operational efforts of the security stack. They will provide infrastructure and security support for our entire virtual server and datacenter environment that included hybrid cloud infrastructure and security. Administer and troubleshoot Office365 Cloud applications. Participate in licensing and software maintenance activities to ensure compliance, patching, and overall security. Perform trouble ticket resolution within defined SLA's and documented procedures. Participate in disaster recovery testing exercises. Participate in on-call rotation for critical security event escalations. Lead security related implementation projects and manage work efforts of other team members in a cross-functional team environment. Must be able to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment with a cross-functional team of like-minded Information Technology professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
- Participate in the design of computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
- Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
- Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
- Install and manage software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
- Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures. Respond to incidents and Security related tickets in a timely manner. Participate in on-call activities.
- Performing manual validation of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) manually or with Microsoft's Defender platform. Perform and monitor remediation of vulnerabilities collaborating with other teams.
- Assist in planning, development, and implementation of company's information security strategy. Educate and train staff on information system security best practices. Develop security training materials and communications.
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
Course of Study: STEM related discipline, including Informatcis, Data Analytics, Information Systems, and/or Security/Cybersecurity
Experience: 3 - 5 years, System Administration or Information Security Administration or Engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do,
- Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Skills required in the following areas: Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security systems. Working Knowledge of operating system and database security. Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions. Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems. In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles. Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems.
Benefits:
Ruan provides benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, as well as 401k and Paid Time Off.
Ruan provides benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, as well as 401k and Paid Time Off.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in STEM or related field
- 3-5 years experience in System Administration, Information Security Administration, or Security Engineering
- Ability to work onsite in Des Moines, IA (live within reasonable commute or relocate)
- Proven experience developing, operating, and maintaining security systems
- Working knowledge of operating system and database security
- Proficiency in networking technologies, network security, and network monitoring solutions
- Knowledge of security systems: anti-virus, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, intrusion detection/notification
- Experience performing vulnerability validation and remediation (e.g., CVE validation, Microsoft Defender)
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation and incident response
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to company values and behavioral expectations (safety, people, customer, performance, continuous improvement)
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The Company
What We Do
About Ruan Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.
