Keyfactor

Information Security Engineer

Keyfactor$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in information security or similar role
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Burpsuite)
  • Strong knowledge of security standards
  • Experience in continuous monitoring, network security, firewalls, and endpoint protection
  • Analytical skills with a meticulous problem-solving approach
  • Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+)
  • Familiarity with cloud security principles

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis using scanning tools
  • Manage continuous monitoring processes for compliance with security frameworks
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance teams on security policy enforcement
  • Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents, conducting investigations
  • Provide expert guidance for secure development and operations

Benefits

  • Second Fridays: company-wide day off each month (except Nov and Dec)
  • Comprehensive global benefit coverage
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Competitive time off globally
  • Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
  • Wellbeing resources and wellness allowance
  • Monthly talent development meetings and cross-functional support
Full Job Description
Title: Information Security Engineer

Location: United States; Remote

Experience: Mid-Level

Job Function: IT Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Computer Network & Security

Job Summary

The Information Security Engineer is responsible for executing and advancing the organization's security operations, risk management practices, and compliance programs. This role focuses on strengthening security controls, leading incident response activities, managing vulnerability remediation efforts, and ensuring sustained compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II. The role operates with increased independence, drives improvements to security tooling and processes, and partners cross-functionally to embed secure practices into infrastructure and engineering workflows. Work at this level includes ownership of defined security domains and contributing to the ongoing maturity of the organization's overall security posture.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, system audits, and risk analysis using industry-standard scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Azure security tools, Tenable, Burpsuite, etc...) to support a proactive security posture.
  • Manage and implement continuous monitoring processes to ensure the organization maintains compliance with a variety of information security frameworks, including ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II. Experience with government compliance standards such as FedRAMP (NIST SP 800-53) and CMMC is preferred. This role focuses on ensuring robust security practices and adapting to evolving compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance teams to enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Actively monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents, performing investigations, incident handling, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Provide expert guidance on security matters to support secure development and operations.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills
  • 5+ years of experience in information security or a similar role
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Burpsuite, Tenable, etc...) and interpreting scan results for remediation.
  • Strong knowledge of security standards
  • Demonstrated experience in continuous monitoring, network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
  • Strong analytical skills and a meticulous approach to problem-solving
  • Demonstrated capability to deliver results on-time and to a defined schedule.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CAP) are strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with cloud security principles
  • Experience with security automation and continuous monitoring tools
  • PKI knowledge a plus
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) to automate security processes
  • Experience in STIG configuration & implementation, and best practices for implementing these in various environments preferred
  • Expertise in Government related InfoSec compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171 preferred
  • Experience with government-regulated environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) preferred

Level of Authority
  • Limited level of authority. Authority involves tasks such as executing assigned duties, following established procedures, and making recommendations within their area of expertise, while seeking guidance or approval from more experienced team members or supervisors for significant actions or changes.

Travel Requirements
  • Up to 10% travel required.


Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits

We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.

Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:
  • Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
  • Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
  • Generous paid parental leave globally.
  • Competitive time off globally.
  • Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
  • DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
  • The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
  • Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
  • Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
  • Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
  • Regular All Hands meetings - followed by group gatherings.

About Keyfactor

Keyfactor is a provider of digital identity management solutions for businesses. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Keyfactor's solutions help businesses manage their digital certificates and keys, which are used to secure online communications and transactions. The company's customers include Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Keyfactor has a reputation for providing high-quality digital identity management solutions that help businesses protect their online assets.
Learn more about Keyfactor
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2001
NASDAQ

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