Information Security Engineer

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Information Security Engineer in Iselin, NJ (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
• 8+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, demonstrated through work experience, military service, education, or training.
• 8+ years of coding and development experience in Python, Ruby, or Ansible Automation, with expertise in automating encryption and self-healing systems.
• 5+ years of experience in CI/CD processes with tools like Jenkins, Gradle, SonarQube, and Artifactory.
• 3+ years of experience developing applications on Kubernetes/K8 platforms and deploying solutions to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Advanced expertise in encryption technologies, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and implementing data-at-rest encryption solutions.
• Experience in designing and implementing self-healing systems, including automated recovery and fault-tolerant solutions.
• Knowledge of synthetic transaction monitoring tools to ensure the reliability and availability of critical systems.
• Strong vendor management skills, including evaluating, onboarding, and collaborating with vendors for encryption tools and automated recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of Directory Servers, such as Ping Directory or Oracle Unified Directory.
• Proficiency with monitoring and data analysis tools like Splunk and Elasticsearch for encryption-related security event detection and performance tracking.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and network troubleshooting commands, with a focus on securing encrypted data flows and automated recovery.
• Hands-on experience with tools like SiteMinder, Ping Directory SDK, and cryptographic libraries.
• Deep knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices, including NIST and ISO guidelines for encryption and automated resilience.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including executives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Information Security Engineering.
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Information Security Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
• Lead and execute complex computer security incident response activities, including post-incident forensics, to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design, implement, and manage encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate, procure, and deploy advanced encryption tools, including self-healing systems that automate recovery and reduce downtime.
• Develop and implement synthetic transaction monitoring to simulate user interactions, ensuring continuous performance and availability of critical applications.
• Provide security consulting on large-scale projects, emphasizing cryptographic protocols, key management practices, and vendor-driven encryption solutions.
• Architect and maintain highly secure solutions across networking, cryptography, cloud environments, authentication, directory services, and endpoint security.
• Monitor and correlate security logs to detect vulnerabilities and ensure encryption solutions remain robust against evolving threats.
• Integrate self-healing technologies into the security architecture, automating responses to incidents and reducing manual intervention.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, particularly in encryption and data protection, and recommend actionable remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to align encryption strategies with compliance, performance, and operational requirements.
• Lead a team of security professionals, fostering innovation in self-healing systems, encryption, and synthetic monitoring practices.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.