Junior Security Engineer

Pampered Chef is a company dedicated to ensuring secure software and systems deployment. The Junior Security Engineer plays a critical role in reducing information security risks and collaborates with various teams to enhance cybersecurity awareness and practices.ResponsibilitiesVulnerability Management – Play a key role in the deployment and assessment of vulnerability scanning and detection technologies. Evaluate the coverage, accuracy and efficacy of the vulnerability scanning technologies meet our requirements. Collaborate with system and application owners to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilitiesTraining & Awareness – Work within training & awareness tools to build, assign and report on security-focused training modules to workers across the business to raise awareness and develop a security-educated work environmentEndpoint Security - Works closely with the Infrastructure and Operations teams to ensure proper configurations are implemented and tested across endpoint security toolsVendor Management – Perform risk-based reviews of 3rd parties, current and potential, where risk is based on security practices in place, data management and data privacy practicesInternal Audits – Conduct internal audits across access management, account management, privileged access, and password compliance, among several othersMonitoring – Evaluation of the current monitoring coverage, make recommendations to close any monitoring gaps. Tune monitoring tools as systems and processes evolve. Provide operational coverage and response for alertsIncident Response – Perform investigative tasks in response to alerts. Look for indicators of compromise, preserve data and collaborate with members of the security team throughout the incident response processSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security1-2 years of experience in technology and development, with a specialty in security in complex environments, focusing on protecting intellectual property and sensitive dataExperience within multiple programs listed in the team's responsibilitiesStrong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systemsExperience creating and maintaining security policies and standardsWorking knowledge of security best practices and standards such as ISO27001, ISO27002, PCI-DSS, NISTAbility to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet deadlines within a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to articulate complex technical scenarios to a non-technical audience clearlyStrong work ethic and detail-oriented mindsetData Privacy Awareness (CCPA, GCPR)BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage optionsDisability insuranceAdditional voluntary benefits401k matchFlex PTOPaid Parental Leave30%+ discount on Pampered Chef Products and product giveawaysCompany OverviewEstablished in 1980 by Doris Christopher, Pampered Chef is a global marketing enterprise and a proud Berkshire Hathaway company since 2002. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Addison, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.pamperedchef.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipPampered Chef has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 5 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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