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Senior Information Security Engineer
Senior Information Security Engineer-March 2024
Kansas City
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Information Security Engineer

  Position : Senior Information Security Engineer

  Location : Kansas City, Kansas

  Requisition ID: : 24364

  Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of technology and procedures designed to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of DFA’s information assets. Responsible for performing security research; identifying vulnerabilities and threats and designing the necessary safeguards (both technical and administrative) to minimize risk and defend against potential attack; performing security assessments utilizing a variety of information security tools; managing and/or implementing systems critical to security; and providing education on information security policy and topics. Applies experience in security administration, project management, and technical infrastructure.

  Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  Act as security technical expert; provide advisory and consulting services to business and technical teams

  Assist and/or lead the planning, creation, and management of security architecture, components, policies, processes, and standards for all applicable platforms and environments to influence IT services decision making

  Conduct complex security architecture design and analysis of on-premise and cloud-based networks, systems, applications, third-party integrations and other technologies to identify risks and provide guidance on strategies for mitigating those risks

  Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security tools including, but not limited to log management (SIEM), antivirus, intrusion prevention, data leak prevention, network access control, vulnerability scanning and remediation, etc.

  Perform and/or analyze vulnerability scans and penetration tests to direct other parties in properly mitigating vulnerabilities. Support both internal and external penetration testing and validation of security control effectiveness

  Maintain updated baseline security configuration standards for operating systems (OS hardening), network segmentation, and access controls in conjunction with industry best practices and applicable compliance requirements

  Create and maintain high quality documentation for current and proposed security architecture, standards, procedures and technical configurations

  Support achievement of Information Security’s strategic objectives by ensuring policies, processes and standard controls are adopted and applied consistently across all locations

  Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements, researching information security standards, conducting risk and gap assessments, and studying architecture/platforms and processes

  Research, recommend, and/or develop new or improved tools or relationships to enhance security services, information intelligence and analytics

  Ensure that all acquired or developed security systems and security architectures integrate with enterprise security architecture

  Proactively identify threats and vulnerabilities, and collection, correlate and analyze data to detect potential unauthorized system accesses

  Participate and\or lead investigation efforts to determine root causes and appropriate response actions

  Continually stay informed on security and technology issues and emerging threats that could impact the business and communicate these issues within the security team and other appropriate audiences

  Assist in developing and implementing security awareness and technical training efforts

  The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education and Experience

  Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science or other related field (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis)

  Minimum of 3 years of information security and\or IT technical work experience

  Strong understanding of current information security threats, standard frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001\2)

  Experience with implementing and managing two or more of the following common security technologies: centralized log management, firewalls\intrusion prevention, application and system vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection\prevention, antimalware, encryption, and authentication and access controls

  Understanding of security controls necessary to protect both on-premise and cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and applications including Active Directory, Windows server and desktop, Mac OS, SQL, VMWare virtualization etc.

  Strong collaboration skills with the capability to develop and guide junior-level security team members and work effectively with business stakeholders and other technical staff

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, policies, and procedures to individuals with a varying range of expertise, interests and backgrounds

  Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to quickly isolate problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

  High level of integrity and judgement concerning privacy and confidentiality issues

  Certification and/or License -- at least one professional security certification (CISSP, SANS, CEH or other relevant certification) preferred

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Knowledge of information security frameworks and architectures

  Knowledge and ability to apply security frameworks like ISO27001 in a business setting

  Knowledge of security incident response and management

  Knowledge of Microsoft OS and company computer systems

  Knowledge of the use of Azure

  Knowledge of managing large scale windows operating environments

  Knowledge of project management tools and techniques

  Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

  Skill in proficient computer usage

  Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations

  Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

  Able to apply technology solutions to business problems

  Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

  Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

  Able to present ideas using language that is relatable to business and end-users

  Able to consider impact of actions and decisions on employees, coworkers, and customers

  Able to multi-task and problem solve

  Able to work independently and as part of a team

  Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

  Able to promote a team environment

  Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management

  Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

  Able to read, write, and speak English

  Additional desired skills, competencies and experience include:

  Experience in the Dairy, Food and Beverage or Consumer Products Industry

  Experience with security controls for SAP

  An Equal Opportunity Employer

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