Security Operations Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Full time
Are you looking to join a global organization whereby you can launch your Sec Ops career?
About the role: The Security Engineer I is an entry-level position proving exposure to Cyber Security through the performance of basic tasks centered on supporting and maintaining security infrastructure and processes.
About the team: The Elsevier Information Security Data Protection team is entrusted with protecting our systems and content.
Requirements
- Possess an interest in breaking into Cyber Security; starting on this team opens you up to progress into different areas within the security organization
- Basic technical problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of cloud environments
- Experience with patching systems in an enterprise setting
- Basic understanding of IT security industry standards
- Basic knowledge of IT network concepts and processes
- Preliminary understanding of programming concepts
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supporting assignments involving the execution of a series of cyber security infrastructure tasks in cloud environments.
- Documenting and investigating infrastructure health alerts as directed and monitored by senior-level colleagues
- Escalating to the appropriate security team when a confirmed health incident has been identified or if maintenance doesn't go as planned
- Assisting in gathering metrics and preparing reports for applicable stakeholders
- Remaining current on industry standards for security in an emerging technology environment.
- Proposing and collaborating on implementing automations to reduce manual repetitive tasks
Elsevier is a renowned global information analytics company that primarily focuses on providing scientific, technical, and medical (STM) research content, tools, and services. It is one of the largest publishers of academic journals and scholarly literature in the world.
Elsevier operates in various domains, including science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and more. They publish a vast number of peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of disciplines. These journals act as platforms for researchers and academics to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
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