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PowerSchool Group LLC is hiring a Senior Security Engineer. This role involves designing, building, and operating security systems such as Azure Active Directory and CrowdStrike, monitoring networks for security issues, investigating breaches, and developing best practices to enhance IT security across the company.

Highlights

Implement and manage security system migrations.
Evaluate and establish security baselines and standards.
Monitor computer networks and investigate cybersecurity incidents.
Install security software including firewalls and data encryption.
Perform security vulnerability tests and remediation.
Assist in security audits and policy adaptation.
Experience with Azure Active Directory and CrowdStrike is essential.
3-4 years of security engineering experience required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Security certifications and scripting skills are advantageous.
Estimated salary range: $122,200 - $164,800 USD with comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Security Engineer Full Description

Overview:

IT Security Engineer supports the design, build, and operation of Azure Active Directory, CrowdStrike, DLP, Security Systems, and Security Policies. Additional responsibilities may include running reports on possible trends, responding to tickets, assisting with Security audits, and taking control and responsibility for assigned security systems. Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Implementing systems and managing migrations.
- Evaluate the security of internal and external systems and assist in creating baselines and standards.
- Monitor computer networks for security issues.
- Investigation of security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
- Installing security measures and operation software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
- Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
- Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
- Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
- Help develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
- Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.
- Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
- Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.
- Responsible for acting on security violations, providing recommendations for adaptation of new technologies or policies, and recognizing and identifying potential areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change or new development.
- Assist in regular audits to ensure that the organization meets all security policies defined by the SOC.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements

3-4 Years experience as a security engineer required
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field experience is preferred.
Security-related certifications are a plus.
Experience in information security or related fields.
Understanding of computer systems.
Ability to identify, asses vulnerabilities and remediate to avoid them.
Time management skills and self-starter personality.
Scripting experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $122,200 - $164,800 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters. EEO Commitment:

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Implementing systems and managing migrations.
- Evaluate the security of internal and external systems and assist in creating baselines and standards.
- Monitor computer networks for security issues.
- Investigation of security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
- Installing security measures and operation software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
- Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
- Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
- Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
- Help develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
- Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.
- Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
- Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.
- Responsible for acting on security violations, providing recommendations for adaptation of new technologies or policies, and recognizing and identifying potential areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change or new development.
- Assist in regular audits to ensure that the organization meets all security policies defined by the SOC.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requirements

3-4 Years experience as a security engineer required
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field experience is preferred.
Security-related certifications are a plus.
Experience in information security or related fields.
Understanding of computer systems.
Ability to identify, asses vulnerabilities and remediate to avoid them.
Time management skills and self-starter personality.
Scripting experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

EEO Commitment

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