Information Security Engineer III

About the job

Who We Are

Cadence is committed to serving the lifelong needs of our customers. That’s a commitment made possible by our exceptional teammates. Our team members are what set us apart. Friendly, open, personable and committed to excellence, our teammates make up more than just a bank … they make up our communities.

No matter where you are in life or where you’re going, we may have the right career for you.

Competitive Benefits

Cadence offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package centered on the well-being of our teammates. Some of our benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, 401(k), Retirement Pension Benefits, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Position Title: Information Security Engineer III

Location: Starkville, MS

Eligible for Remote: Yes

Reports to: Network Security/Security Operations Center Manager

Job Group Category: Exempt

What The Role Is

Network Security aims to ensure service level optimization through development and monitoring of overall security posture, through continuous evaluation of technology processes, capabilities and improvement as it relates to people, technology, process and business management. Individuals within the Security Engineer role evaluate, direct and monitor Cadence Bank’s key security hardware platforms to ensure alignment to strategic business objectives and related goals. They are focused on supporting the development of overall security posture and annual key process evaluations. These individuals provide expertise and assistance to ensure the Bank’s performance is measured and visible.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Daily management of firewall hardware platforms
• Enable and Maintain the Service Model Lifecycle for security hardware
• Firewall troubleshooting and service configuration
• Firewall implementation design and upgrade planning

Essential Job Duties

• Maintenance of hardware/software versions for firewall systems
• Responsible for Life Cycle management for firewall platforms and supporting systems
• Firewall system design and upgrade planning, including migrations to firewall virtualization/cloud based firewall implementations
• Aid in strategic planning related to network security
• Manage review and implementation of new firewall technologies and/or features
• Maintain technical firewall system documentation
• NAT management and related system configuration
• Act as implementation leader for firewall related projects
• Act as firewall SME to support other departments as needed
• Firewall related troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Completion of firewall related change requests as needed
• Act as a liaison to technology partners and lines of business as needed on Information Security matters. Will promote the Information Security culture and values.
• Maintain service delivery alignment to security principles, regulatory and compliance requirements, and industry standards (NIST, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
• Enhances team accomplishments and expertise by mentoring team members; championing Information Security practices; removing silos, and promote knowledge sharing within the organization.

Who You Are

• College degree in related field or 5-7 years of working experience in Technology/Information/Network Security, with at least 4-5 years’ experience with firewall management.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Competence with well-known firewall platforms (Fortinet/Palo Alto, Cisco), with experience adequate to designated subject matter expert for one or more firewall platforms.
• Ability to rapidly respond to changes in technologies and security needs. Individual must be motivated to complete ongoing education/training to maintain status as firewall SME.
• Competence with cloud technologies and firewall virtualization preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Display a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Self-motivated – able to set and adhere to own priorities/timeframes. Driven to support speed, quality and cost.
• Ability to lead meetings and project team involving diverse group of professionals is a strong plus.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% annually
• Absolutely trustworthy with high standards of personal integrity (demonstrated by an unblemished career history, complete lack of criminal convictions etc.), and willingness to undergo vetting to verify this if necessary.

Desired Certifications (Any Or Equivalent To The Following Certifications)

• CCNP Security
• NSE 4, 5
• PCNSA , PCNSE

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Cadence Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination laws.protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination laws.