Senior Network Security Engineer

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

The ideal candidate will function as a security professional specializing in network security while also contributing to the full life cycle management and delivery of IT security operations and projects across the Allegion Enterprise.

The role requires the ability to effectively operate in a blended environment of business and technical personnel of various levels across the global organization. The role will engage as part of the Enterprise IT Security team with cross functional engagement with other technical and business areas such as Infrastructure, Global Technology Services, Enterprise Applications, Regional IT teams, Product Engineering, and Legal.

The organizational breadth of the position spans the global Allegion enterprise with focus on delivering cybersecurity operations and service objectives with high standards of quality and responsiveness.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership on the evaluation, selection, design, installation, and administration of IT products and solutions with security features/functions/requirements as they come and go within the environment
• Drive coordination and collaboration working with 3rd party service providers to accomplish IT security services and operations goals and drive results
• Work with internal customers to interpret, clarify, and implement change requests on security-related solutions
• Troubleshoot security related issues: firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmented network infrastructure, multiple security zones, etc.
• Direct or perform the administration of perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Maintain strong working knowledge of network communication technologies and security protocols
• Follow migration and implementation plans that address both tactical and strategic needs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career talent in IT Security and other related IT roles
• Contribute to the achievement and maintenance of compliance regarding PCI, SOX, ISO, HIPAA, ITIL, etc.

Skills Profile:

• Possesses a strong understanding of common communications protocols and methods
• Working knowledge of enterprise security systems: i.e. IDS/IPS, firewalls, end-point protection & response solutions, log management, SIEM solutions, IAM solutions, content filtering, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer forensic tools, data loss prevention methods, and disaster recovery methods
• Working knowledge of networking and communications relative to public, private, and hybrid cloud installations
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical business language
• Learning agility, including a demonstrated ability to pick up and master new business and technical subjects quickly
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply technology solutions to solve business problems
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain the respect and cooperation of both technology and business leaders
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, plan workloads and deliver on commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make quality decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience managing competing priorities successfully
• Customer focused

Position qualification:

• Required: Five + years of experience in IT Networking on a global Enterprise scale including proven work experience as a network security engineer or information security engineer
• Required: B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information & Communications Technology (ICT) or related STEM discipline
• Required: Experience in creating and maintaining security systems with thorough understanding of the latest security principles, technologies, and protocols
• Preferred: Industry certifications related to information security, networking, or other relevant discipline

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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