Broadcast Music, Inc.: Security Engineer Remote

Position Summary

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is seeking a Security Engineer for a full-time remote position. This role is fundamentally focused on supporting the design, implementation, configuration, and security of infrastructure and various application components. The Security Engineer plays an essential role in ensuring that core security technologies comply with industry standards and BMI's internal policies.

Location

This position is open for candidates located anywhere in the world, providing a flexible remote work environment.

Job Functions

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Incident Response: The candidate will respond to information and cyber security incidents. This includes analyzing logs and threat intelligence to manage such incidents effectively. The Security Engineer will act as a liaison between the Technical Security team and various business units to monitor incident responses and provide necessary updates.
Analysis of Alerts: The candidate will analyze alerts generated by various security tools to minimize false positives and enhance alert effectiveness. This task is pivotal to ensuring a reliable security posture.
Audit Reviews: The role involves reviewing audit trails for any unauthorized access attempts or potential security violations. Conducting root cause analyses to identify gaps and recommendations to counter potential risks is also necessary.
Security Tools Management: The Security Engineer will manage and fine-tune security tools while identifying gaps in the current state of security operations. Recommendations for improvements are crucial to enhance operational effectiveness.
Automation Processes: Applicants should have the ability to evaluate avenues for automation of the incident response process, potentially implementing such improvements.
Documenting Security Incidents: Keeping a precise record of security incidents and breaches is essential, which requires using BMI's corporate risk tracking platform effectively.
Vulnerability Management: The engineer will oversee the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, from discovery to resolution. This includes creating scanning jobs within various security tools, researching vulnerabilities, and guiding their resolution, which may involve patching or adjustments in development processes.
Compliance & Risk Management: Supporting compliance initiatives and risk management activities is a critical component of the role. The candidate will recommend necessary security controls and actions to mitigate identified vulnerability risks.
Dashboard Development: Developing dashboards and data visualizations for various stakeholders, including executive management and operations teams, is also part of the responsibilities.

Position Qualification Requirements

To be considered for the Security Engineer position, candidates must meet the following educational and experiential qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is required.
Experience: The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a security analyst role or a similar position.

Skills and Abilities

Candidates should possess the following skills and abilities, which help ensure effective job performance:

A robust working knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating systems is vital.
Proficiency with various security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems, and endpoint protection solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for analyzing complex security issues.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks is highly regarded.
A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is critical in all tasks performed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary, particularly for explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
The ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality is required.

Salary and Benefits

The specific base salary for the successful applicant will depend on their qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The stated salary range is subject to change based on various internal and external factors, and the position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses. In addition, BMI offers a competitive benefits portfolio, which includes:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
A 401K plan with employer matching.
Flexible spending accounts and paid time off, including vacation and sick/personal time.
12 paid holidays per year, plus paid volunteer time off.
Summer hours that offer more time for leisure activities.
Company-paid life insurance and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance is available for qualified team members.
Commuter benefits for employees in New York and an engaging company culture that promotes employee resource groups.

Equal Opportunity Employment

BMIs commitment to diversity is evident in their equal opportunity policy. They ensure that all applicants receive equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other cultural factors.

This job offer was originally published on weworkremotely.com