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EAB (Education Advisory Board)

Security Engineer

EAB (Education Advisory Board), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Make a difference in a sector that matters to us allEAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education.

The Security Engineer will be a valued member of the EAB Information Security team. We work to keep our partners and EAB colleagues safe from cyber-attacks and prevent the theft of data and intellectual property. We think big and strategic but aren’t afraid to get into the weeds. We’re builders and breakers. We believe that diversity makes for better, more creative solutions to tough problems. We’re easy to work with and eager to help. Most importantly, we work every day to contribute to the mission of making education smarter and our communities stronger. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

The Security Engineer will work within the Company’s Information Security Group and be responsible for performing tasks associated with security operations, detection, and response. The Security Engineer analyzes results from intrusion detection systems including utilizing other tools to detect compromises and ensure the integrity of the corporate network. The Security Engineer works within the security operations team and works across the firm with diverse teams (technical and non-technical) to strengthen observability controls and respond to security events. The Security Engineer builds partnerships and relationships across the company to advance strategic initiatives, improve security outcomes, and contribute positively to EAB’s security culture.

This opportunity may be based in Washington, DC or Richmond, VA.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Primary Responsibilities:

Participate in security detection, response, and incident handling

Monitor networks and systems for security events, intrusions, and anomalous behaviors with the security operations team

Perform maintenance, hardware and software installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for security assets in the data center and the cloud

Participate in company projects to provide security requirements, visibility requirements, and network design review of cloud deployments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and on-premises integrations

Review major network changes to ensure compliance with existing IT policies and reduce the overall risk and number of vulnerabilities present across the network

Report vulnerabilities to stakeholders across the company as well as external organizations as necessary and appropriate

Effectively communicate and document security incidents to maintain records and formulate recommendations for process improvements

Proactively assess potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network

Establish strong relationships across the company with product and corporate IT teams, as well as with strategic service providers

Basic Qualifications:

At least one year of experience as a security analyst, incident responder or enterprise defender

Experience with network protocols and architecture

Basic knowledge of system internals for at least one major operating system (Windows, Linux, and MacOS)

Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment with global, geographically-distributed teams

Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to gain the confidence and respect of technology leaders and senior level executives

Familiarity with tools similar but not limited to DarkTrace, Bluecoat Proxy, Symantec Anti-Virus, RSA Archer, and/or Google Cloud.

Ideal Qualifications:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Experience performing basic administration for security systems and working with third party vendors to resolve software and hardware issues

Experience with malware analysis including detection, prevention and eradication

Experience with Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) systems, including tuning, building queries, and integrating new data sources

Experience working across functions to expand visibility across applications, systems, and networks

Experience building out new detection technologies and incorporating internal and external data sources to enhance detection and response capabilities

Proven relationship-building skills and ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines

Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills

Willingness to learn new things and take on additional responsibilities (as appropriate) across multiple information security domains

Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $73,500 - $92,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible

20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays

Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)

401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution

Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans

Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family

Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation

Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance

Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents

Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel

Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members

Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program

Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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