Defense Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Summary of Job Description:

The Cloud Cyber Defense Engineer evaluates, deploys, maintains, and administers cloud security strategies, configurations, and software. This position interfaces with other Information Systems functions to determine technical requirements for all Cybersecurity systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and coordinates with Cyber Defense Analysts to develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers).
• Configures, tests and administers specialized cloud defense strategies, applications and systems (e.g., anti-virus, audit and remediation, VPN, etc.).
• Assists in assessing the impact, and residual risks, of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cloud investment strategy for standard operations.
• Administers test bed(s), and tests and evaluates cloud applications, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of platforms managed by service provider(s).
• Identifies potential conflicts or gaps with implementation of any cloud defense configurations (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization).
• Assists with all Governance, Risk and Compliance activities, including various audits or assessments (e.g. PCI, Financial, risk), and documents and maintains records for them.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Qualifications - External

Your background and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, cyber defense, or a related information security discipline.
• Experience securing and supporting cloud environments, including AWS and/or Azure, preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification and industry-recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Security+, or equivalent) preferred.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / 3Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.