Information Security Engineer

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role is responsible for securing web applications, cloud environments, networks, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems while supporting day-to-day security operations and incident response activities. This position plays a key role in vulnerability management, detection engineering, cloud and application security, identity and access management, and continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, DC

    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to help strengthen our enterprise security program. This role is responsible for securing web applications, cloud environments, networks, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems while supporting day-to-day security operations and incident response activities.

    The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on operational experience and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. This position plays a key role in vulnerability management, detection engineering, cloud and application security, identity and access management, and continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture.

    Key Responsibilities

    Security Operations & Incident Response

    • Triage and respond to security alerts, phishing reports, vulnerabilities, and end-user security requests
    • Serve as a key escalation point for security investigations and operational issues
    • Support vulnerability management activities including scanning, assessments, penetration testing, and remediation

    Security Engineering & Architecture

    • Design and implement security controls for web applications, cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems
    • Partner with developers and IT teams to identify and remediate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities
    • Enhance SIEM, anti-malware, and detection capabilities through custom detections and automation

    Enterprise & Cloud Security

    • Support enterprise security initiatives across networks, endpoints, identity platforms, and office environments
    • Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) efforts
    • Review and improve security configurations across cloud and SaaS environments

    Governance & Security Awareness

    • Monitor compliance with security best practices and organizational requirements
    • Support security awareness training and phishing simulation programs
    • Educate employees on cybersecurity risks and best practices

    Qualifications

    • 7+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or related roles
    • Strong expertise in areas such as, Incident response, Detection engineering, IAM, Networking and endpoint security, Cloud security and/or application security
    • Experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and security tooling
    • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
    • Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices

    Listed above is targeted salary range for a new hire into this role. Final compensation decisions will be based upon a candidate's relevant skills and experience.

    Direct applicants only. We are not accepting solicitation from recruitment agencies at this time.

    BENEFITS

    We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees' overall mental and physical health and wellness. We aim to empower our employees with the resources they need to achieve a successful work life integration. For a comprehensive list of our benefits Click Here.

    OUR VALUES

    We consider how you do your job as important as what you do, and we live our values daily.

    Integrity

    Honesty and consistency are core to our values, and we believe that all individuals should be treated with respect, regardless of position. We strive to create a culture of innovation, purpose and inclusion among our most important stakeholders, our colleagues.

    Teamwork

    We feel safe to express our ideas and enthusiastically collaborate to achieve common goals, while reaping the rewards as a team. Exhibiting personal drive and resilience, even in challenging circumstances, is core to our culture.

    Trust

    We believe in the reliability, competency, and honesty of our colleagues. The confidence in our relationship with others is the groundwork for how we interact and build on those relationships.

    Strive for Excellence

    We care about making a difference. We contribute our time, talent and creativity to deliver innovative, high-quality and impactful work for the investors, communities and professionals that count on a fair and efficient municipal market. In service to our mission, we strive to build our knowledge, develop our skills and overcome obstacles.

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