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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join our team, specializing in perimeter and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco Meraki, VPN, Azure Firewall, WAF deployment and maintenance, AWS Cloud Security, Network Detection and Response management, and Incident response. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively safeguard our network and cloud infrastructure against emerging threats. Monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to ensure the safety of information systems assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Coordinate communication of security procedures to users. Apply specialized technical expertise to solve critical issues and execute projects of high complexity, scope, size and/or risk. Serve as a lead on projects, provide training and guidance to other staff. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Perimeter Security Management:

• Conduct regular security assessments and security recommendations to reduce the risks on Cisco ASA and Cisco Meraki firewalls.

• Coordinate with Engineering Team to maintain secure VPN solutions to ensure safe remote access.

• Develop and enforce firewall policies and rulesets to protect against unauthorized access and threats.

Cloud Security:

• Design, deploy, and manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions.

• Oversee Azure and AWS cloud security, ensuring the implementation of best practices and compliance with industry standards.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments to identify and mitigate risks.

Network Detection and Response:

• Implement and manage Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions to identify and respond to suspicious activities.

• Analyze network traffic and security logs to detect and address potential security incidents.

• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to ensure quick and effective handling of security breaches.

Incident Response:

• Assist and coordinate incident response efforts to contain and remediate security incidents.

• Perform root cause analysis of security incidents and recommend corrective actions.

• Document and report on security incidents, including the impact, resolution, and preventive measures.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of network and cloud infrastructure.

• Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and recommend improvements to the security posture.

Additional Responsibilities;

1: Plan, design, enforce and audit security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files and data elements.

2: Identify potential threats and respond to reported security violations. Determine causes of security violations and implement corrective actions to ensure data security.

3: Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance data systems security.

4: Develop systems to interface with user community to understand their security needs and implement procedures to accommodate them. Oversee security awareness programs and provide education on security policies and practices.

5: Provide management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect customer, or corporate security objectives.

6: Provide training and guidance to other staff. Lead and contribute technical expertise to projects.

Scope: Individual contributor with comprehensive technical knowledge in specific area. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.

100% Remote- Candidates can live anywhere in the US.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 -$ 120,000 .

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline required. One of the following certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA,

GSEC or equivalent information security certification.

Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve problems. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks efficiently. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Travel may be required.

• Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Significant, hands-on Network and/or Cloud Security experience.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO + Holidays

• 401K with 5% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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