Assoc Cybersecurity Engineer- 100% Remote

Job Description

As an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be responsible for administering and managing a range of cybersecurity tools, devices, and safeguards, as well as overseeing cybersecurity event management.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technologies such as Palo Alto and Illumio.

You will be an integral part of a dynamic team that collaborates closely with service providers and cross-functional teams, including application development, IT operations, network, and privacy departments.

Your role will involve troubleshooting and maintaining security product policies and configurations as directed, with a focus on identifying and resolving failures and potential issues.

A basic to intermediate understanding of networking is required.

Essential Functions :

• Monitor and Enhance : Oversee the performance and utilization of technical security logging solutions for Threat Operations and Incident Response, continuously seeking enhancements.
• Manage Infrastructure : Administer and manage cybersecurity log infrastructure, orchestration systems, and assigned technical security solutions, including configuration, policy management, and operational activities.
• Incident Response : Assist in security incident response and problem management, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and performing necessary remediation activities to ensure return-to-operation.
• Script Maintenance : Maintain application scripts and utilize application-specific tools to manage operational security.
• Vulnerability Management : Track, document, and remediate security vulnerabilities, issues, and requests, actively monitoring the work queue.
• Support and Documentation : Provide support for change requests, problem or escalated tickets, and out-of-cycle tasks on assigned security solutions.

Develop and maintain operational documentation, including procedures, engineering diagrams, and knowledge bases.

• Security Reporting : Create and coordinate detailed security reports to meet audit, management, or business owner requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with other IT areas to ensure the timely completion and resolution of security work requests, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Process Improvement : Provide input to drive process improvements within the security operations.
• Alert Response and On-Call Support : Respond to security alerts and assist with on-call support as needed.
• Audit Support : Provide support for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

What is required for the Associate Cyber Security Engineer?

• Work Experience : 3 or more year of relevant experience in IT, 1 or more years of Cyber Security, and 2+ years of IT Infrastructure Technology
• Education : A two-year degree in a related field is preferred, a high school diploma is required
• Required Licenses and Certifications : CompTIA Security+ required, CompTIA Network+ is preferred
• Experience with Cybersecurity Logs : Engineering and administration of cybersecurity logs such as Syslog, CRIBL, log data engines, SplunkES, WEF / WEC.
• Hours : Must be able to work on Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours
30+ days ago