Job SummaryThe IT Security Engineer position is responsible for maintaining security operations and troubleshooting escalations from Service Desk. Primary duties include providing tier-3 support, resolving security incidents and requests, and implementing configuration changes. The security engineer responds in a timely manner to security incidents including loss, misuse or potential compromise of information assets. This position will implement and assist with security technology projects as needed.
Responsibilities- Daily operation, log review, incident response, administration of firewalls, TACACS, IDS/IPS and other security infrastructure.
- Respond in a timely manner to security incidents including loss, misuse or potential compromise of information assets.
- Support security technologies such as Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, Wireless, SSL VPN, and Content Filtering.
- Implement and monitor security events for routers/switches, servers, operating systems, databases, applications and other technologies.
- Assist with analysis of logs to identify anomalies and unauthorized use or access.
- Participate and provide support in security incident emergency response activities including internal violations, attacks, and system outages.
- Maintain information security diagrams, guidelines, and other technical documents.
- Assist in the implementation of security technology projects.
- Simultaneously handles multiple tasks and interactions.
- Ability to work an on call rotation.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize effectively.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years hands on experience with a variety of firewall and security products
- Network and security troubleshooting experience
- Experience with network based intrusion detection techniques
- Knowledge of standard internet protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SNMP, SMTP, DNS, POP3, IMAP, SSH, TELNET
- Strong people and relationship management skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on short term projects
- Security certifications a plus (ex. CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GISP, GCIH, GPEN, and CCSP)
- Experience with next generation enterprise-level Cisco firewalls are a plus
- Experience with Web Application Firewalls is a plus
- Experience with Endpoint Protection is a plus
Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $83,538.00 - $137,241.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.
