Information Security Engineer - Detroit, MI

Company: Digital Technology Solutions
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

DTS is looking for Information Security Engineer for our direct client position in Detroit, MITop Skills & Years of Experience:3-5+ years of experience in security engineering, technology or an architect role within a complex business environmentKnowledge of the intricacies related to NIST, FERPA, HIPAA, SOX, PCI and state privacy laws3-5+ years of experience with hosted and cloud services, especially SaaS and PaaS, and the related security implications and control approachesStrong understanding of security tenets, such as encryption/key management, network design, access control and incident containmentPreferred Skills & Experiences:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceIndustry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, GSECRole description:Position SummaryInformation Security Engineer is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of security solutions, policies and standards for the District. The Information Security Engineer leads the assessment, development and implementation of technical plans and strategies to ensure optimal health and security of the District network and data center. This team member is also charged with identifying opportunities for improvement, expansion and innovation. Education:Bachelors degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience.Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, GSEC, etc. (preferred)Experience: Five (2) years of experience in security engineering, technology or an architect role within a complex business environment Strong understanding of security tenets, such as encryption/key management, network design, access control and incident containment Knowledge of the intricacies related to NIST, FERPA, HIPAA, SOX, PCI and state privacy laws Experience in other parts of IT as an administrator or engineer in a non-security role Experience with hosted and cloud services, especially SaaS and PaaS, and the related security implications and control approaches Thorough understanding of risk management principles and processes Experience in policy/standard creation and acceptance Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with all stakeholders Ability to think analytically and creativelyPosition Job Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Enterprise Architect, the Information Security Engineer shall:Essential FunctionsWorks with the senior members of the Infrastructure Department to help set strategic direction for information security initiatives, processes and standardsResearches, evaluates and drives next-generation security technologies and concepts to keep security ahead of the curveBuilds relationships and collaborates with other architects across IT to ensure all visions are alignedConducts and attends project meetings to provide security and governance input throughout project lifecyclesHelps to influences decision-makers in the areas of secure network design, access/authenticationcontrols, IaaS and othersCoordinates risk assessments of IT projects and systemsCreates, refines, delivers and evangelizes information security standards to be used throughout the enterprise that balance business needs and external requirementsWorks with Infrastructure Team Architects to create end-to-end security solutions involving a mix of technical and organizational requirementsMonitors changes in the legislative, regulatory and contractual landscape to ensure that the information security program is always at least one step aheadPerforms other duties as assigned by Supervisor. DTS offers excellent compensation package. Contact:Ajay BharbuttaTeam Lead Digital Technology Solutions248-438-8546Required

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