**US Citizenship requirements- This role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor. Proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.**
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Our Story
At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values
Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose - be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Services team. This role collaborates with cyber product owners, IT partners, and stakeholders to define, implement, and ensure our technology and processes align with potential cyber threats.
Responsibilities
Coordinating with architects and product owners to plan efforts to reduce enterprise risk.
Delivering complex technical risk topics to various audiences.
Conducting security reviews and audits of new and existing software, communicating results with stakeholders.
Assisting in creating client-ready materials.
Educating IT and business lines on cyber concepts.
Supporting all aspects of Cybersecurity as needed.
Ensuring quality across cyber product domain solutions to meet enterprise and client security requirements.
Operationalizing products and transition to Operations.
Supporting efforts of Cybersecurity Incident Response team in investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.
Staying updated on cybersecurity trends and technologies to apply insights to strengthen security.
Partnering with component owners to identify, assess, and prioritize security risks. Develop mitigation plans to address them.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in technology and cybersecurity across multiple domains.
Demonstrate knowledge of AWS cloud hosted environment.
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant threats, countermeasures, and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53 preferred).
Have experience in developing, deploying, and operating controls in large enterprise environments.
Be familiar with security frameworks and industry technology standards.
Demonstrate experience or familiarity with Splunk, Tenable, Burp Suite, CrowdStrike Falcon, AWS Security Tools, or similar.
Display excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security preferred
Possession of industry-recognized security certifications
Familiarity with security frameworks and industry technology standards
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
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Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an