IT Security & Compliance Engineer

99 Cents Only Stores is a premier deep-discount retailer that primarily carries name-brand consumable and general merchandise.

At 99 Cents Only Stores, LLC, we are recruiting talented individuals for the position of IT Security & Compliance Engineer.

* Compliance * Coordinate security compliance efforts (e.g., PCI-DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley) * Support business relationships with compliance program owners as an expert on the risks, processes, and controls associated with their programs * Manages the PCI & SOX compliance requirements gathering, and audits according to the planned schedules, coordination of audit requests and observations, creation of audit testing schedule * Security policy /documentation generation & review * Security * Maintain, monitor, & troubleshoot anti-virus & anti-malware software suites (Kaspersky 10 experience is a plus) * Completes daily analysis and monitoring of client / server systems for any potential security issues * Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans * Provide KPI’s and reoccurring reports related to IT Security and compliance efforts * Network IDS / IPS signature tuning * Generate and maintain platform-specific security baselines * Vendor / Managed Service Provider escalations

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent experience * 2-5 years of working experience in IT Risk, IT Compliance, and / or IT Security with specialized knowledge of audits and process management * Understanding of IT controls across domains, and information security environments. * Certifications such as MCSE, CCNP, CWNP, CCSP, CEH, CISSP, or CCSE * Strong working knowledge of firewall and network IDS / IPS technologies * Working knowledge of Cisco ASA firewall platforms * Working knowledge of McAfee network IDS / NIPS platforms * Strong working knowledge of SAP GRC (AC 10.1) access control platform * Working knowledge of the security principals and techniques used within the SAP landscape * Working knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Sarbanes-Oxley, or other IT related compliance frameworks * Strong critical thinking skills; well organized and detail-oriented * Must be capable of working well independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment * Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment. * Successfully manage time and technical responsibilities, set accurate expectations and meet deliverable deadlines * Exceptional written and oral communication skills * Exceptional interpersonal skills * Strong documentation skills, ranging from: creation of technical white papers to executive presentations to end-user security awareness training * Professional maturity and confidence in discussing sensitive, complex issues with other IT teams, business units, and senior management * Experience with IT Security and Compliance in the retail industry is a plus