Information Systems Security Engineer

About the Company

DigitalGlobe is a leading provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions that help decision makers better understand our changing planet in order to save lives, resources and time.  Sourced from the world’s leading constellation, our imagery solutions deliver unmatched coverage and capacity to meet our customers’ most demanding mission requirements.   Each day customers in defense and intelligence, public safety, civil agencies, map making and analysis, environmental monitoring, oil and gas exploration, infrastructure management, navigation technology, and providers of location-based services depend on DigitalGlobe data, information, technology and expertise to gain actionable insight.  DigitalGlobe is a public company listed on the NYSE as DGI, and is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.

Summary

This professional coordinates across DG departments to help ensure that corporate-wide security and compliance needs are met across systems and data.This person will work with user, technical and internal audit management in the implementation of an information security strategy, designed to provide a high level of security over data processing resources while preserving system usability. This professional must be able to develop and implement flexible security solutions that meet the needs of a hybrid government/commercial and international business environment. The individual must be a results-oriented person who can achieve tangible improvements in the data security arena. Excellent technical and communications skills are a must.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the overall enterprise strategy and process for information security, technology risk management, and compliance
• Responsible for architecting, implementing, and monitoring security solutions that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information and systems
• Support the development and implementation of policies, standards and guidelines related to information security and compliance
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of key security technologies and processes including identity and access management, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of software and hardware, configuration management and change detection, and security event management
• Assist in the review of applications and/or technology environments during the development or acquisitions process to assure compliance with corporate security policies and directions
• Evaluate changes to the processing environment for security impact and present findings to management

Required Skills

This position requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of security experience working in a medium to high complexity production environment, as well as extensive experience with public company security compliance management.

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to get a security clearance (SECRET) is required
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of key Information Assurance standards including CNSS, NIST and ISO27001

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Unix and Windows authentication, authorization, and accounting procedures, practices, and systems
• Knowledge of Unix and Windows system administration practices, privilege escalation mechanisms, access control, and auditing/logging procedures
• Knowledge of network administration and security practices and procedures, including routine network auditing
• Knowledge of key security technologies including vulnerability assessment testing, IDS/IPS, and SIEM
• Familiar with cloud technologies
• Knowledge of software development processes and tools
• UNIX/Linux shell scripting, PERL, Python
• Ability to prepare multiple types of documentation, policies, guides, communications, presentations, etc.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects, appropriately manage expectations, make difficult judgment calls and communicate complex issues in an easy to understand format.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be highly organized
• Must possess strong analytical skills, flexibility, and be able to work in a team environment

Location

Westminster, CO

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Compensation

DigitalGlobe offers a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance; a 401(K) plan with competitive company match; paid holidays and paid time off

Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a drug test.

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