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Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

 

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Brief Summary:

This Individual Contributor position will research, identify and assist with implementation of solutions as well as perform computer and/or network security vulnerability assessments and scans to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks, threats and vulnerabilities. Audit systems to ensure compliance with mandated policies and reviews log files across the network. Monitor and maintain security systems in accordance with corporate policies. Provide first level support for security incidents reported by monitoring systems and through Help Desk ticketing systems.

It is essential to embody Valmont’s core values of Passion, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Delivering Results while cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted, understood, and respected.

Essential Functions:

This position reports to the Director, Information Systems and has no direct or indirect reports.Flexible schedule however must be able to work 3+ days per week in office.Assist Engineering staff in the monitoring and maintenance of deployed security solutions.Responds to all system security weak points and partners with other teams and third party vendors to resolve security issues.Participate in security incident management procedures for assigned systems.Investigate opportunities to update security system capabilities to sustain and enhance network and system security integrity.Perform configuration updates, such as modifying configurations, signature definitions or implementing new policies.Experience with the following: SSL, HTTPS, SSH.Perform daily OS and application level administration for assigned security elements.Provide advanced application level support for the resolution of security system faults.Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling and resolution.Participate in post-mortem investigation of network security incidents and prepare security incident reports documenting the findings.Receive, manage and execute customer requests for changes to security infrastructure.

Other Important Details about the Role:

The ability to populate, maintain, and use databases and their information for IT Administration platforms is crucial to ensure information is accurate, complete, and secure.   The ability to implement, perform, instruct, monitor, and maintain IT Policies, Procedures, and Processes is critical to ensuring the enterprise remains compliant with exiting regulation, Internal and external audits, financial, and other security access control requirements.  This position provides other technical assistance and will be assigned other duties as assigned by supervisor. The ability to clearly articulate verbal and written communication is imperative.  The nature of this position requires regular and frequent inside contact with company employees at all levels enterprise-wide as well as outside client representatives, vendors, and other business-related representatives. 

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Preferred Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience, Associate’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience.3+ years of experience in Information Security.Proficient in troubleshooting both system and application issues.Working knowledge of Linux and Windows System administration.Experience with multiple IT Security solutions/tools, to include but not limited to:FirewallsEnd Point Security solutionIntrusion Detection/PreventionURL and SPAM filtering solutions

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Business Administration.Certification in CyberSecurity.Working knowledge of IT contracts, software licensing and vendor relations.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting.  The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.    Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  No travel requirements for this position.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.  The employee is occasionally required to move about the office.  Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.