Reporting to the Director of Security Architecture & Programs, the Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all security infrastructure is online, available, and functioning properly. This may require working extra hours on an as needed basis and participate in an on-call rotation.
The engineer will be responsible for coordinating with the existing team to not only continue to use these services but expand the existing capabilities of these tools. The engineer will need to be able to review policies from various security tools and be able to recommend changes as needed.
The engineer will also be responsible for consulting with other internal teams on projects, coordinate security requirements, and provide recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to plan, implement, manage, administer, monitor, and recommend changes for security protections and security infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and Cloud services (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, Proxies, AWS, Splunk, Endpoint Detection & Monitoring, etc.)
- Candidates will need to coordinate and work closely with other parts of IT and the business to implement recommendations as needed.
- Administer, monitor, and maintain security infrastructure (Patch, Upgrade, and Monitor for issues).
- Significant understanding and ability to work with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
- Experience in scripting and software development, Python, Bash, PowerShell or other relevant languages.
- Automate tasks leveraging automation platforms or scripting.
- Occasionally work with databases to extract data or implement processes leveraging MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
- Daily administrative tasks such as, report on tasks, coordinate with individuals as needed, and escalate issues where required.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve network and security issues.
- Consult with other internal teams regarding security requirements, concerns, and issues for other projects.
- Be a security advocate for other teams and help individuals and projects as needed.
- Manage and administer several different types of Firewalls.
- And other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifying Experience and Attributes:
- Must have relevant experience in Security or security related fields.
- Strong hands on experience and knowledge with firewalls and other various network, endpoint, or cloud security tools.
- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP
- Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness of cybersecurity trends, issues, and hacking techniques.
- Ability to work after hours if needed.
Preferred Experience and Attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
- Self-motivation to get tasks completed.
- Ability to work within a team environment and coordinate as needed inside and outside of the security team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent ability to document networks and applications.
