Future Opening: Embedded Infrastructure Security Consultant HYBRID

About the position ISE is anticipating the need to hire an Embedded Infrastructure Security Consultant in the future to partner directly with engineering teams at one of our large clients in the media and entertainment industry. This position plays a hands-on role designing and implementing content security controls within an existing infrastructure. The term “embedded” refers to the collaborative, integrated nature of the work, not embedded systems or IoT devices. What you’ll do at ISE: Create and roll out a comprehensive solution that works seamlessly in AWS and the client’s infrastructure and integrates with current systems Support the deployment of CrowdStrike endpoint protection on workstations located both in AWS and data centers Architect a secure and isolated ComfyUI environment designed to serve the unique requirements media and entertainment teams Roll out a tool for managing endpoints that ensures consistent patching, compliance tracking, and enforcement of security settings Dedicate 50%-100% of time per week to one large client Travel to the Los Angeles, CA area on a regular basis: once every one or two months What you bring to the table: 8+ years of experience in infrastructure and security across complex environments Solid understanding of network architecture, data storage systems, endpoint protection, and log management Hands-on experience operating in both cloud (AWS) and physical data center environments The ability to critically assess and recommend tailored security tools Salary: $140K-$170K, depending on experience. If you don't think you meet all the criteria above but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team. What we bring to the table: Check out joinise.io for full details Work that matters; projects that impact people’s everyday life and wellbeing Quality, integrity, dedication, and education: our core values Life balance: flexible schedule, work from home options, unlimited vacation $0 health premium plan option, including spouse and family Opportunities to research and publish, speak at major security events and conferences Leadership and peers that support and mentor you: your growth is our growth, your success is our success Relaxed and fun environment: ditch the suit and tie, sit or stand at your desk or find a sofa How you’ll learn at ISE: Everyone has a mentor, or two or three sometimes. We hold you and ourselves accountable for your advancement. You’ll learn directly from your mentor, your colleagues, resources vetted by the team, and at regular firetalk lunches by your peers – oh, and lunch is on us once a week in the office. You also have access to paid training, workshops, university courses, certification courses, and we’ll pay for the certs too. Want to learn a new skill that you aren’t currently using but want to? Great! Innovation is key–new technology is important. About ISE: ISE is an independent security consulting and software firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to securing high value assets for global enterprises and performing groundbreaking security research. Using an adversary-centric perspective driven by our elite team of analysts and developers, we improve our clients’ overall security posture, protect digital assets, harden existing technologies, secure infrastructures, and work with development teams to ensure product security prior to deployment. Our team enjoys working in a creative, educational, and comfortable environment where they can thrive professionally. Building a Better Community: We value different viewpoints and fresh perspectives. We embrace people who challenge our thinking and question the status quo. We are opposed to narrow minded, exclusionary, and discriminatory viewpoints or practices that inherently undermine our creative process, hinder growth, and impede innovation. Need more info? Be sure you spend some time at www.ise.io. Make sure you look through all the perks on the Careers page, then check out our Research and Blog, our events page for the IoT Village, and About page. Follow us on Twitter @ISEsecurity and @IoTvillage Responsibilities • Create and roll out a comprehensive solution that works seamlessly in AWS and the client’s infrastructure and integrates with current systems • Support the deployment of CrowdStrike endpoint protection on workstations located both in AWS and data centers • Architect a secure and isolated ComfyUI environment designed to serve the unique requirements media and entertainment teams • Roll out a tool for managing endpoints that ensures consistent patching, compliance tracking, and enforcement of security settings • Dedicate 50%-100% of time per week to one large client • Travel to the Los Angeles, CA area on a regular basis: once every one or two months Requirements • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure and security across complex environments • Solid understanding of network architecture, data storage systems, endpoint protection, and log management • Hands-on experience operating in both cloud (AWS) and physical data center environments • The ability to critically assess and recommend tailored security tools Benefits • $0 health premium plan option, including spouse and family • Life balance: flexible schedule, work from home options, unlimited vacation • Opportunities to research and publish, speak at major security events and conferences • Leadership and peers that support and mentor you: your growth is our growth, your success is our success • Relaxed and fun environment: ditch the suit and tie, sit or stand at your desk or find a sofa • Everyone has a mentor, or two or three sometimes. • You also have access to paid training, workshops, university courses, certification courses, and we’ll pay for the certs too. 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