Security Engineer

Description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Security Analyst proactively protects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information in the custody of, or processed by, the company. You will be an expert in the Information security area. You will monitor, analyze, improve, administer and maintain secure system access to Aetna internal resources for employees, affiliates and external customers. This is accomplished both by applying existing security policies and standards as well as identifying the need to update and/or create new polices and standards as the risk landscape changes. Fundamental Components Work as part of a global team to maintain security and integrity of corporate data and IT systems through activities including Work with business units and with other risk functions to identify security requirements, using methods that may include security risk and business impact assessments. Security incident response duties as a member of the Cyber Security Incident Response TeamWorking experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, proxy, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), vulnerability assessment, monitoring tools and email engineering. Functional knowledge of Unix and Windows server operating systemsRepresent the security needs of the organization by providing expertise and assistance in all IT projects with regard to security issues. Maintain an awareness of security and control issues in emerging technologies. BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 years experience in Information Security experience is REQUIRED. Bachelor's Degree is REQUIRED. Computer Science, Engineering or a discipline with transferable skills. Healthcare Industry experience is strongly preferred. Certifications in any of the following is strongly preferred (CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA)