Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Our client is expanding their dedicated Cybersecurity team and eager to speak to individuals looking to contribute to a complex, fast-paced environment, dealing with the latest technologies and evolving threats to that technology that their industry faces. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the security posture of their organization. This individual will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing several different types of security solutions, including privileged account management, email security, endpoint and network security, and cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and managing effective security processes, supported by tooling and procedure. Incident response experience and identity management, coupled with a customer-focused attitude and excellent interpersonal skills are desired.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Solutions Implementation and Management:
- Deploy, configure, and manage CyberArk, Mimecast, SentinelOne, and other like solutions.
- Ensure the effective integration of these tools within the organization's infrastructure.
- Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Ensure secure authentication, authorization, and auditing processes.
- Primarily assist and coordinate incident response activities as needed. Capability to be lead on response efforts as needed.
- Conduct thorough investigations to identify, contain, and remediate security incidents.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
- Customer Support and Communication:
- Provide exceptional support and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring their security needs are met.
- Communicate complex security concepts in a clear and customer-friendly manner.
- Security Assessments and Compliance:
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- HIPAA, FINRA, SOX
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to security policies, procedures, and tools.
- Creation of both team documentation, as well as end-user documentation where needed.
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 6+ years in a security focused role
- Experience with some of the following tools: Active Directory/Entra, SEIM platforms (Splunk), Cloud computing technologies (AWS/Azure), Vulnerability Management Platforms (Nessus), Endpoint Detection and Response platforms (SentinelOne), Microsoft CloudApp Security/Defender, Email security platforms (Mimecast), Windows, MacOS, and Linux OS environments, ticketing environments.
- Knowledge of the nature and sources of network security threats and methodologies/technical requirements for devising solutions.
- Knowledge of industry standards for network security and operating procedures. Proven ability to develop policy and procedure documentation.
- Strong knowledge of incident response methodologies and tools.
- Experience with identity and access management solutions.
- Understanding of Security Awareness principles and can educate end users.
Preferred:
- BS/BA/Associates or relevant field experience
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, Sec+, CEH, CISM, or equivalent a plus
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration test tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to compartmentalize sensitive information
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in activities outside of business hours and respond to security incidents as needed.
