(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security - job 1 of 3

Who is SimSpace: SimSpace launched in 2015 with a singular purpose – addressing the most urgent and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges to reduce risk for our most vulnerable and valuable infrastructure. The organizations around the world that we depend on every day to keep our loved ones safe and secure. Our healthcare facilities, schools, financial institutions, transit centers, grocery stores, and workplaces just to name a few. To deliver global resiliency, we provide an elite cyber range platform to curate unassailable cyber defenses, data driven decisions, cutting edge training labs, live attack scenarios, and extensive individual and dynamic team readiness training.SimSpace works as OneTeam to elevate humanity around the world. We are committed to continuously improving and delivering a cultivated member experience whether that is accomplished through focusing on supporting our client’s teams or our own mission driven SimSpacers.We are an international company headquartered in Boston's Fort Point in the U.S. If you are interested in elevating the technology and creative solutions necessary to secure and safeguard our future while working alongside others who share your passion for purpose and development, we want to meet you!Why should you choose a career at SimSpace?We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere everyday which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.Our core values:• Serve to Protect – We provide safe space, deliver on the mission, and elevate humanity• Acquire Understanding – We seek and provide clarity 10x, cultivate comprehension, and believe information goes both all ways• Operate as Innovators – We stay curious, practice consistency over intensity, and continue to be the change we need in the world• Teamwork Without Borders – We are never alone, we solve for all, and keep people at the heart of everything we doWe are looking for:The Senior Security Operations Engineer will be responsible for owning and maintaining the security of all of the information systems, applications, and data of the organization, and will also be responsible for the daily technical operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), under the guidance of the SOC manager. This role requires an individual with deep technical expertise in information security, as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team. The Sr. Security Operations Engineer will collaborate with members of the infrastructure team, and drive the adoption of security best practices, improve existing security processes, and ensure adherence to the organization’s security policies and procedures.The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to use professional oral and written communication along with strong analytical and critical thinking skills to successfully take ownership and design and drive solutions. Effective and collaborative interactions with colleagues, end users, IT leaders, and business stakeholders are critical to ensure success. The candidate should be an effective change advocate, possessing the ability to understand the impacts of technology transformation.What will you be doing as a Senior Security Operations Engineer at SimSpace?• Architect, design, implement, and maintain integrated network security controls and countermeasures to ensure the highest level of security/integrity. This includes owning and configuring tools such as; EDR, SIEM, IPS/IDS, DLP, VPN, WAF, DNS Filtering, and others.• Administer authentication and access controls, including provisioning, changes to access, owning privileged security/access roles, and access permissions to information assets.• Work with security leadership on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) efforts, including audits and risk assessments.• Security Integration: Work closely with development teams to incorporate security requirements into the platform's design and development processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security is a fundamental aspect of all aspects of the platform.• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular tests and scans to identify network and system vulnerabilities. Develop and implement strategies to remediate vulnerabilities and enhance the overall security posture of the platform.• Identify, define and maintain security documentation.• Respond to information system security incidents, including investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based attacks, unauthorized access, and policy breaches; interact and coordinate with third-party incident responders.• Utilize lessons-learned from incidents to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) processes and procedures.• Develop and implement proactive measures including periodic cybersecurity maturity assessments, threat hunting, penetration testing, and work with infrastructure and security teams to prioritize and remediate any issues identified.• Assist in the governance and execution of third party and SaaS vendor risk assessments.• Continuously improve cybersecurity awareness training and mock testing campaigns across the enterprise.What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Senior Security Operations Engineer, you need to have:• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security roles.• Expertise in information security principles, practices, and technologies, including security architecture, network security, identity and access management, threat intelligence, and security operations.• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, SOC2 as well as those from NIST, including SP800-53• Understanding of, and experience with, networking concepts such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, SSL/TLS and the various network protocols.• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and work with other departments.• Strong time and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.• Experience working with Windows, MacOS and Linux based operating systems, including knowledge of using the Command Line Interface (CLI)• Possess a proactive mindset with an enthusiasm for learning, solving complex problems and getting involved.• Ability to work on a fast paced, dynamic and multi-faceted team.• U.S. citizenship as required by our existing U.S. Government contractsWe provide the following:• Salary Range $105,000 - $175,000• Comprehensive benefits package that start on day one• 401k match• Flex time, the time off you need when you need it• Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance• Generous employee referral bonus program• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program• LinkedIn Learning Membership• Monthly reimbursement for meaningful connections with other SimSpacersSimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.SimSpace does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression and identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.