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Security Engineer II

Paychex

Webster, New York

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98,400–$154,600 Per Year
LOCATION
Webster, New York
POSTED
3 days ago
About Us: Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential. Overview: As a Security Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical support for securing modern technologies and platforms, while developing security requirements & best-practice guidance to ensure the business maintains a competitive security posture. A Security Engineer is also responsible for collaborating with our IT partners on business initiatives and recommending secure design solutions to protect against known security threats and misconfigurations. An ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Security, or a related field. In addition, you must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be successful working on a team collaboratively, and understand foundational IT concepts. Entry level cybersecurity certifications are preferred. Responsibilities:
  • Manage Identification, prioritization, and remediation guidance of security vulnerabilities & threats.
  • Assist in the evaluation and use of security technologies and tools, including, but not limited to technologies for Network Security, IAM, IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, DLP, VM, EDR, etc.
  • Collaborate on the assessment of potential threats and risks to systems and technologies, driving remediation with internal and external partners.
  • Track security events and incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
  • Understanding of information security risks, threats, and controls.
  • Understanding of secure coding standards, best practices, and SecDevOps.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms and how to properly implement security best practices.
  • Understanding of core IT concepts and functions.
  • Collaborate on cross functional projects inside and outside of Enterprise Security to ensure that security concerns are addressed throughout the project life cycle. Ensures security projects are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Manage approval, tracking and reporting any security exceptions as the need arises.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Software Development, or another related technical discipline. - Preferred
  • 3 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security - Preferred
  • 1 year of experience in Object oriented programming languages: C#, Java,.Net, Python or JavaScript. Knowledge of back-end frameworks such as Spring,.NET, or Node, as well as familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.
  • Entry level cybersecurity certifications (Security +, (ISC)2 Associate, GSEC, CEH, etc.) - Preferred
  • Verbal Communication Skills - Preferred
  • Python (Programming Language) - Preferred
  • Scripting - Preferred
  • Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) - Preferred
  • Security Requirements Analysis - Preferred
Compensation: In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $98,400 - $154,600 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Live the Paychex Values:
  • Act with uncompromising integrity.
  • Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
  • Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
  • Work in partnership and support each other.
  • Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
  • Treat each other with respect and dignity.
  • What's in it for you?:
    • We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
    • We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
    • We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
    • We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
    • We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

    • Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary. Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
      Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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