Sr. IT Security Engineer

Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. The Senior Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, installation, operation, and maintenance of information security systems, as well as coordinating and reporting on security incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Manage security infrastructure including firewalls, proxy systems, logging, endpoint security, and other security devices and applications
• Define security requirements and evaluate systems for compliance with established security standards; develop new standards as needed
• Support enforcement and monitoring of compliance regulations
• Promote security awareness and develop corresponding policies and procedures
• Analyze business needs, research solutions, and make recommendations
• Create and review reports on security events and anomalies
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and policy violations
• Provide security expertise and guidance to the organization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of IT experience, with 5+ years in information security infrastructure support
• Expert knowledge of firewall technologies and secure network architecture
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, common protocols, and industry standards
• Experience with DLP, FIM, IPS/IDS, and security scanning tools
• Experience with web application vulnerability assessments
• Experience with risk analysis, audits, and compliance enforcement
• Working knowledge of email security technologies (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Working knowledge of web application firewalls, load balancers, and proxies
• Working knowledge of Identity Governance and Access Management
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Process-oriented with experience in ITIL concepts
• CISSP certification preferred; Security+, CEH, CCSP, or CCNP Security also desirable
• Proficiency in scripting languages and automation
• Familiarity with PCI and SOX compliance requirements
• Understanding of retail industry security risks
• Demonstrated alignment with Leslie's core values: Superior Customer Service, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, A Great Place to Work, Passion for Sales Growth, Value-Centric Mindset