At OCCU, our vision is to Enrich Lives. This vision is the driving force behind everything we do, helping us align toward a greater sense of purpose. We aspire to achieve this vision with each interaction, making a positive impact at the individual level and within our community. Our values include tenacity, humility, and big-heartedness, which guide us in putting our members at the forefront of every decision we make.

Starting pay range: $125,351 - $154,845 annually.

Location: The position is remote.

OCCU is looking for a Principal Security Engineer! This position is cornerstone in our organization's efforts to enhance our security posture. The Principal Security Engineer collaborates closely with both Technology Services and Information Security teams, providing essential security support, administration, and reporting for OCCU's delivery systems. Their primary objective is to continuously improve our security footprint.

In this role, the Principal Security Engineer plays a crucial part in planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and systems hardware, endpoints, and software. They focus on aligning security policies across all levels of our organization's systems, ensuring robust protection and seamless integration. They are responsible for performing network, system, and database administration tasks, including maintenance and routine upgrades. These efforts are pivotal in maintaining efficient operations, minimizing downtime, and ensuring our systems remain secure.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with Technology Services and Information Security teams to ensure timely maintenance, patching and mitigation. Ensure implementation of security policies on all systems, software, architecture and services. Work with Technology Services and Information Security to maintain continuous, secure, and reliable operation of sites, systems, and services. Participate in developing and implementing new security platforms. Implement approved solutions for endpoint devices, mobile devices and servers.

Qualifications for this role include having a minimum of five years in cybersecurity, with a focus on endpoint protection and network security architecture. In-depth knowledge of NIST, ISO 27000 series, and CIS Controls, practical experience with Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike, or Symantec Endpoint Protection, advanced skills in network security technologies like firewalls and VPNs, familiarity with cloud security on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Proficiency in monitoring systems and applications using tools like syslog, Splunk, NetFlow, What's Up Gold, and being GIAC Security Operations Certified is required.

Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft systems and applications, experience in system deployment and rollback planning. Knowledge of networking products from Cisco and Juniper, a background in SAN technologies from NetApp and EMC, an understanding of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies, an ability to configure systems and applications for customized solutions. Experience with ITIL environments, especially change control and configuration management, skilled in scripting languages and automation tools, and expertise in performance optimization.

OCCU offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, paid time off in addition to 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for eligible education and training, and company-paid long-term disability.

OCCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.