Senior IT Systems Security Engineer (External)

As a Senior IT Systems Security Engineer at AUSD, your primary responsibilities will include managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, enhancing security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will design high-availability systems and implement automation solutions to optimize infrastructure management. Additionally, you will provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering best practices in security and infrastructure management.

To be a successful candidate for the Senior IT Systems Security Engineer role at AUSD, you should have at least 10 years of experience in IT systems engineering, with advanced expertise in identity and access management. Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as scripting languages, is crucial. Experience with containerization tools, cybersecurity best practices, and familiarity with blockchain infrastructure will also set you apart.

AUSD employs a multi-layered security approach in its operations, which involves implementing robust security measures like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption techniques. The Senior IT Systems Security Engineer plays a key role in developing identity and access management solutions to monitor and safeguard against external threats while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and SOC 2.

The Senior IT Systems Security Engineer at AUSD should be well-versed in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and automation tools like Ansible and Terraform. Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is also essential, along with a strong understanding of network security and best practices.

At AUSD, we prioritize professional growth and development, providing opportunities for continuous learning through training programs and mentorship. As a Senior IT Systems Security Engineer, you will work alongside passionate and innovative team members, allowing you to expand your skill set while contributing to exciting projects in the cryptocurrency space.

When discussing your experience with cloud infrastructure management, share specific examples of how you've designed and managed cloud environments, mentioning the platforms you've used (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Highlight any automation processes you've implemented and explain how they improved efficiency.

Outline a comprehensive security strategy that includes firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption. Discuss your experience with identity and access management, and how these measures would protect against external threats while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and best practices. Provide examples of how you've guided junior engineers in their professional development, helping them navigate challenges and build their skill sets effectively.

Be prepared to talk about the automation tools you’ve worked with, such as Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes. Explain how you have utilized these tools to streamline processes, reduce manual workloads, and enhance overall system efficiency.

Share specific details about a high-availability system you have designed, including the architecture, redundancy measures taken, and how you ensured system reliability. Discuss the outcomes and any lessons learned from the implementation.

Convey a systematic approach to troubleshooting, outlining steps you take to diagnose issues. Include your experience with monitoring systems, quickly identifying problems, and remedies you have employed in past scenarios.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning in cybersecurity, mentioning resources like webinars, security blogs, and industry conferences that you follow. Explain how you apply this knowledge to improve security measures in your projects.

Share experiences where teamwork played a critical role in project success. Discuss how you communicate with team members, resolve conflicts, and the collaborative tools you utilize to enhance productivity.

Be candid about some challenges you've encountered when implementing security solutions, such as pushback from teams or technical hurdles. Discuss how you navigated these challenges and what strategies you employed to overcome them.

Discuss your strategy for task prioritization, such as assessing urgency and impact, and how you adjust your focus as needed. Provide examples of how you effectively managed competing priorities in a high-demand environment.