SECURITY ENGINEER

The mission of the role

The Security Engineer’s primary role is to detect and analyze data centrally collected from various sources such as Intrusion Detection Systems, Directory Services, Proxies, Anti-Virus systems, etc. and manage security incidents that may occur. The Security Engineer also serves as the point of contact for end-users and Technology staff to report suspicious events. He/she also would be an escalation point for the SOC analysts during initial investigations of security events of interest.

As a Security Engineer you will have the following key accountabilities:

• React to security alerts and security events of interest from SIEM (Splunk or similar), IDS, endpoint protection, and other security-related systems;
• Threat Hunting in the company`s environment;
• Advanced data analytics in SIEM (Splunk or similar);
•  Advice on mid-term countermeasures. Provide input to IT Security prevention, detection, and reaction strategy;
• Manage security incidents – mid to major severity;
• Escalate major incidents to InfoSec management;

What skills, qualifications, and experience do you need?

Skills and Experience:

• Around 3 years of relevant Security experience, with at least one year, focused on security incident response;
• Strong communication (both written and verbal in English) and facilitation skills (small and large groups), especially when interacting with different levels of business;
• Operating, using, and writing detection use cases for SIEM (Splunk Enterprise Security preferred);
• Advanced working knowledge of security modules in Splunk or similar SIEM systems;
• Advanced working knowledge of security technologies including AV, endpoint protection, IDS, proxies, content filtering, application security, and vulnerability management;
• Knowledge of industry security frameworks including Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense, ISO27001, NIST800-53;
• Advanced technical understanding and knowledge of IT Security best practices, common attack types, and detection/prevention methods, including CISecurity Benchmarks, OWASP and NIST guidelines, etc.;

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package;
• Career and Development – worldwide career opportunities, access to a high-tech Engineering Lab;
• Work That Fits Your Life- possibility to work from home, and transition support through life events.
• Wellness and Health Programs;
• Additional Health Insurance with Dentist (Luxury package);
• Certification and Training Programs;
• Performers Bonus Scheme;
• Food Stamps (extra money to the salary for food);
• Extra Days Paid Leave;
• Secured Parking Space;
• Exciting Workplace Experience;