IT Engineer

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People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools.

We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients’ environment and needs.

Join our team and find great opportunities to hone your analytic skills, work on complex problems with amazing teammates, and gain valuable analytics consulting experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Professional with a background in ISO-27001 and SOC-II to join our dynamic and growing organization. As an IT Security Professional, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems and data. You will be responsible for

implementing and maintaining robust security measures, assessing risks, and developing strategies to mitigate potential threats. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional looking to further their career in the field of information security.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the organizations information security policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with ISO-27001 and SOC-II standards. Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans, ensuring prompt and effective responses to security incidents.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, events, and alerts to identify and respond to potential security breaches or threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into system development life cycle processes.
• Provide guidance and support to business units in the implementation and maintenance of security controls, including network security, system hardening, access controls, and other general IT needs (laptop troubleshooting, cloud administration, networking, telecommunicaitons).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field of information security, including emerging threats and technologies.
• Conduct security awareness training and promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in external security audits and regulatory compliance assessments, providing necessary documentation and evidence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in information security, with a strong background in ISO-27001 and SOC-II compliance.
• Proficiency in conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Solid understanding of security principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Experience in implementing and managing security controls, including network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, DLP, antivirus, and encryption.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and incident response procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR or HIPAA, is a plus.

If you are a motivated and skilled IT professional with a passion for information security and a desire to contribute to the protection of sensitive data, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Elder Research, Inc

Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA with offices in Arlington, VA, Baltimore, MD, and Raleigh, NC, Elder Research is a fast-growing solutions and consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. At Elder Research, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly community. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates that are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work ethic. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning; each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” followed by an office lunch. Individuals often share what they have learned at informal bag lunch talks or afternoon chats. As consultants, occasional travel may be required; however, we do not typically work on client sites. Certain projects do have frequent onsite work at local offices. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others.

Elder Research provides analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries. Our team enjoys great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools. If you are passionate about integrating data, technology, and analytics in a team-based environment to solve problems, then Elder Research may be a good fit for you.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and our positions require US Citizenship.