Associate Director, Information Security Engineer

New York, NY · USD 125,000-130,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Associate Director, Information Security Engineer manages IT security protections to reduce the impact of security incidents and system compromises.
This role provides 24/7 security monitoring, event investigation, and analysis while serving as a Subject Matter Expert for the organization's SIEM platform.
The position reports to the Director of Security Operations and interfaces with internal teams, Managed Security Service Providers, and Managed Service Providers.

Provide 24/7 security monitoring and threat/risk analysis.
Monitor and ensure established processes for SIEM event identification and filtering are followed.
Perform data collection and analysis for event investigations and ensure appropriate assignment.
Handle Tier II event escalations and follow established triage and documentation processes.
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Information Security Ops group.
Provide recommendations on security process improvements.
Support complex security tool-specific tasks with management and vendor resources.
Assist in vulnerability assessment setup, scanning, analysis, and remediation.
Assist in incident response (IR) incidents as assigned.
Configure, manage, operate, and administer the SIEM platform.

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of industry experience.
Experience with compliance requirements and industry standards including PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ITIL, COBIT, Sarbanes-Oxley, and SANS 20.
Proficiency in UNIX, AIX, Solaris, Linux, and Windows Server Operating Systems.
Knowledge of IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanner/penetration testing systems.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPN, VLAN, NAT, and security concepts.
Experience conducting forensic analytical studies and investigations.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and ambiguous situations.
Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting sexual and reproductive health.