BMC Sr Information Security Engineer 

United States, Texas 

973990797

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

• Deploy and maintain security tools and systems. Implement security policy, standards, guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure ongoing security posture.
• Design and implement secure network architectures: Collaborate with the IT team to design, build, and maintain secure network topologies, ensuring protection from external and internal threats.
• Automation and scripting: Use Python and other scripting languages to automate security tasks, improve efficiency, and manage security infrastructure.
• Security incident response: Investigate and respond to security incidents, identifying the root cause and implementing solutions to prevent future incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with network engineers, software developers, and system administrators to implement security best practices across all layers of the organization’s technology stack.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies: Continuously research and learn new security tools, trends, and technologies, applying them to the organization’s environment.

To ensure you’re set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar Security Engineering/DevOps role.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies: A passion for exploring new cybersecurity tools, methods, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based environments, including hardening and securing servers.
• Proficiency in Python programming for automating tasks and scripting security processes.
• Previous experience working with vulnerability management technologies (e.g. Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys) preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and logic skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to think critically and resolve complex issues.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols: Ability to design and comprehend complex network topologies, troubleshoot network issues, and optimize security.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks: Experience working with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or similar security standards is a plus.
• Ability to work with little supervision as well as being a team player with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, and security event monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI) is a plus.
• Security Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC.