Engineer, Information Security

Innovate in Charlotte

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Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to support the design, implementation and ongoing operations of information security tools and services. This includes translating business and technical requirements into robust enterprise security software solutions that ensure information assets are adequately protected with acceptable levels of control. This also includes monitoring, testing, and evaluating security assessments of systems and taking steps to help design and implement remediation solutions. To be successful, the individual in this role must have knowledge of security practices and tools related to identity and access management along with enterprise digital certificate management systems. This role helps establish and maintain programs that enable the business to operate efficiently and remain in compliance with regulatory and industry best practices.

What You Will Do

• Work on implementation and maintenance of assigned information security solutions to ensure successful deployment and operation; develop and document detailed standards (e.g., guidelines, processes, procedures).

• Manage and configure physical and cloud firewalls (Fortinet).

• Design and engineer firewalls in multiple environments (GCP, Azure, OCI).

• Use Fortinet remote access management for FortiSASE/FortiClient as well as ZTNA solutions such as Axis.

• Code in (Ansible/Python) and use knowledge AI principles.

• Communicate and add value to IT Infrastructure, Security, Network Architectural Design, IT Security & Compliance.

• Upgrading/installing firewalls and network devices.

• Assist the Information Security team in monitoring security systems, reviewing logs, and managing information security systems.

• Collaborate with other technology teams, including Engineering, to design and implement remediation solutions.

• Support evaluation of new security technologies that address both current and future needs based on emerging threats and industry trends.

• Keep up to date with exploits relevant to the retail sales environment.

• Solve complex architecture/design and business problems; solutions are extensible; works to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, etc.

• Provide mentoring and guidance to more junior-level engineers; may provide feedback and direction on specific engineering tasks.

• Respond to escalated security issues for enterprise systems; facilitates advanced diagnosis and troubleshooting when necessary.

• Participate in the implementation of hardware and software changes into environments to ensure security requirements are met.

• Lead break/fix activities, escalating problems to senior management and/or vendors as appropriate.

• Maintain updated documentation and provide support and turnover to Security Operations teams.

• Be familiar with automation and scripting tools (Python, Ansible, etc.).

• Experience with Microsegmentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

• 2 Years Experience in technology system support, software development or a related field

• 1 Year Experience with information security applications and systems

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master’s degree Computer Science, CIS, Business Administration, or related field

• 2 Years Experience analyzing the output of industry standard cybersecurity tools and identifying remediations to reduce risk and exposure of applications

• 1 Year Experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

• 2 Years IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization

• 2 Years Experience working with defect or incident tracking software

• 2 Years Experience with technical documentation in a software development environment

• 2 Years Experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework

• 2 Years Experience leading teams, with or without direct reports

• Experience with Cloud technologies

• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen)

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4.25% match

• Bi-annual Cash Bonus

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)

• Tuition-Free Education

• 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave

• 10% Associate Discount

• For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.  

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.