Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Details

  • ID#41551864
  • Address 06450 , Meriden,

    Connecticut

    Meriden USA
  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Salary USD Up to $110,000 110000
  • Hiring Company

    INFINEX FINANCIAL GROUP

  • Showed25th May 2022
  • Date06th May 20222022-05-06T00:00:00-0700
  • Deadline05th July 2022
  • Category

    Et cetera

Cybersecurity Engineer

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National broker/dealer in the Financial Services industry seeking Cybersecurity Engineer. The position will be responsible to be maintaining the security of our on-premise and cloud environments while also working closely with our Director of Information Security for policy related matters.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIESDuties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): The ideal Cybersecurity Engineer has an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity methodologies. Cybersecurity Engineer are expected to have a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines. This position is not a position with a highly structured nature. The engineer must be comfortable working with a small dedicated team and be able to meet new challenges and projects as they arrive and evolve. To ensure success, the engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, and Security Audits. The engineer should be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems, and troubleshooting of the network. Primary duties & responsibilities include the following:
  • Develop, track and manage cyber security initiatives, roadmaps, best practices, etc.
  • Manage security configurations for operating systems, networks, applications, and identity management.
  • Assess and provide guidance on risks and evolving threats.
  • Ensure that firewalls, anti-virmalware, and other security tools are configured correctly.
  • Assess security controls and analyze reports related to security deficiencies.
  • Collaborate with other teams to put security practices and testing in place.
  • Conduct security assessments to identify security gaps or vulnerabilities and recommend and prioritize remediation actions.
  • Support the organizations InfoSec and data privacy policy, procedures and controls which includes working with outside audit teams for NIST, SOC and other audits.
  • Engage in incident response activities.
  • Integrate existing automation, security operations, and monitoring systems.
  • Manage SIEM infrastructure design and maintenance.

Expertise required in these areas:

  • Microsoft AD and Azure knowledge.
  • Experience working in multiple security domains such as platform hardening, vulnerability management, web application and browser security, penetration testing, applied cryptography, network protocols and secure network design.
  • Experience in performing intrusion analysis and forensics in cloud environments.
  • Prior experience performing threat hunting operations.
  • Understanding of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and well-known ports and services
  • Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol and OSI layers; including the use of network protocol analyzers.

Other Abilities:

  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to be detail oriented
  • Time management
  • Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative with little direction
  • Excellent organization and planning skills
  • Strong attention to detail required
  • Team player
  • Creativity

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Language Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability:Strong mathematical skills.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the following: Microsoft Office; how to operate a debugger; ability to write simple Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts; experience with web proxies, such as Burp Suite and similar tools; Wireshark.

Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; and eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
  • Analytical ability
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new information
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Detailed oriented
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently with little direction
  • Problem solving skills
  • Public presentation skills
  • Able to travel up to 10% of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to see color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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