Security Engineer
Job Description
The Security Engineer role at Weather Group Television LLC supports the engineering and operational readiness of security solutions across On-Premise, Hybrid, and Cloud-Based environments. The position focuses on implementing security technologies, maintaining services, and driving remediation using established frameworks and standards.
Role Focus
Design, deliver, and maintain security solutions and services aligned to relevant AMG standards and practices. Apply security frameworks and principles to improve security processes, help coordinate risk remediation, and contribute to the development of standards for future work.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer security solutions and services in alignment with relevant AMG standards and practices for On-Premise, Hybrid, and Cloud-Based environments.
- Implement and support security technologies, including production support and documentation for network proxies, intrusion detection and prevention systems, remote access, second factor authentication, and security event monitoring.
- Perform infrastructure and system hardening, including patch deployment and vulnerability management activities.
- Own the design, delivery, and maintenance of new and existing security solutions or services, supporting compliance and contributing to relevant standards.
- Use modern standards and global product-specific guidelines, security standards, design standards, and industry frameworks to guide security solution delivery.
- Identify opportunities to optimize security processes, recommend improvements, and pursue automation where practical.
- Coordinate and drive remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
- Collaborate in a diverse, global environment by building strong relationships across a matrixed, geographically and culturally dispersed organization.
- Provide flexibility for working outside regular office hours to support team calls and organizational meetings; weekend or late-night work may be required during project and early lifecycle support phases.
- Provide technical leadership within assigned projects. No direct supervision responsibilities are included.
Required Qualifications
- Intermediate skills in planning, designing, and solving complex security solutions and services.
- Technical knowledge in designing and implementing security solutions across one or more domains, including:
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- Identity & Access Management (IdAM)
- Application Security (Container Security tools, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Cloud-based or On-Premise SIEM and Vulnerability Management
- Fluent English communication (written and verbal) with the ability to explain technical concepts effectively.
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work within tight timeframes.
- Ability to rapidly learn new and emerging technologies and help define engineering standards quickly.
- Desire to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 1+ years of Information Security experience.
- 3+ years of demonstrated ability in an IT Engineering function.
- Thorough knowledge of industry frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.) and security fundamentals.
- Technical proficiency with Google Cloud services and hybrid and on-premise security solutions, including Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
- Technical proficiency writing custom tools and scripts using Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and related shell scripting, plus experience interacting with APIs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of other technologies required to support a secure, enterprise-level infrastructure in line with security best practices.
- Excellent time management, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to document processes, procedures, and security designs clearly and accurately for internal teams and customers.
Technologies and Frameworks
- Network proxies; intrusion detection and prevention systems; remote access; second factor authentication
- Security event monitoring; patch deployment; vulnerability management
- NIST; ISO
- Google Cloud services; Linux; Windows Operating Systems
- Python; Ansible; PowerShell; APIs; shell scripting
- Docker; Kubernetes
- SIEM; GRC
- CISSP, CISM, CISA
- GCP Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical experience in global IT and Security environments.
- At least one technical certification (for example, CISSP/CISM/CISA or GCP Certification).
Work Style
This role suits a self-starter with strong curiosity and creativity, focused on delivering security solutions and services. The position requires ambition to learn and the ability to contribute to engineering standards while working effectively in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Location and Work Arrangement
Onsite role in Atlanta, GA.