Cyber Security Engineer

OVERVIEW

As a Prometric Cyber Security Engineer you will be a core player who participates in and leads multiple security efforts.

You will work closely with development teams, product managers, and our enterprise teams to ensure that Prometric brands and products are secure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in endpoint security solutions, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the field.

This position requires expertise in managing and securing endpoints within enterprise environments, as well as proficiency in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Defender and Intune.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Prometric () is a trusted test development and delivery provider to more than 300 organizations worldwide. Prometric serves as an industry gatekeeper, ensuring that people legitimately earn the credentials they seek to achieve, and thereby guaranteeing a fair testing experience for all who come through our doors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender and Intune for endpoint protection and device management across the organization.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of endpoint security configurations to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Investigate and respond to endpoint security incidents, including malware outbreaks and suspicious activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate endpoint security controls into overall security architecture and policies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior team members and other IT staff on endpoint security best practices and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies and recommend enhancements to the endpoint security posture accordingly.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds for the latest email-borne threats.
• Identify email-based threats and malicious emails and be able to respond to compromise.
• Support secure email protocols, routing and configuration (e.g. DMARC, DKIM, SPF, DLP, SPAM Filtering).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Certification in Security or vendor specific certifications in Microsoft Defender, Intune are desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of cybersecurity work experience.
• Accustomed to working in a complex environment developing complex solutions in a cybersecurity context.
• Previous experience with managing and maintaining one or more key information security systems used by Prometric, including : Microsoft Defender EDR, Netskope, Proofpoint, Tenable, Trend Micro, Intune;

in addition to other key security technologies.

• Previous experience configuring vulnerability and system hardening scans.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security concepts, including malware prevention, detection, and response, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and endpoint management.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as antivirus, endpoint firewall, endpoint encryption, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.

SKILLS

• Endpoint Security Strategy : Develop and execute comprehensive endpoint security strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of users, leveraging Microsoft Defender, InTune, and other EDR / MDR solutions.
• Solution Implementation : Lead the implementation and configuration of endpoint security solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and alignment with security best practices.
• Technical Expertise : Serve as a subject matter expert on endpoint security technologies, providing guidance on deployment, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Defender, InTune, Netskope, DLP, and other relevant tools.
• Incident Response : Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and mitigate endpoint security incidents, utilizing advanced forensic techniques and analysis of security logs and alerts.
• Threat Intelligence : Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities affecting endpoint security, and incorporate threat intelligence into security strategies and operational procedures.
• Security Assessments : Conduct endpoint security assessments, identifying gaps and vulnerabilities in existing security measures, and recommending remediation actions to enhance overall security posture.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users
• Ability to communicate at a conceptual level to management and at a detailed level to engineers and administrators.
• Time management and strong communication skills
• Must have very strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to pay strong attention to detail while multi-tasking and maintaining organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results on time.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Prometric is an equal opportunity employer : disability / veteran