5-7 years of experience in security engineering or related fields.
Strong hands-on experience with security tools like EDR, SIEM, and network security.
Proficiency in VMware, Next Gen Firewall, and SASE platforms.
Solid understanding of DNS and IP networking principles.
Ability to script in Python and PowerShell for automation tasks.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Educational background in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related fields.
Responsibilities
Run and support projects related to various security platforms.
Build and maintain governance documentation for supported platforms.
Support configuration, integration, and transformation efforts for security tools.
Troubleshoot reported issues with security tools and platforms.
Optimize security monitoring use cases within tools.
Interface with vendors for product support and information.
Assist in platform configuration and management.
Benefits
Generous employee benefits package.
Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
Hybrid work model with required in-office attendance.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic financial services environment.
Full Job Description
Join Mizuho as a Senior Security Engineer!
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of security tools including but not limited to: Endpoint Detection & Response, Security Orchestration, Network Security, Log Aggregation Platforms and related infrastructure platforms like Proxies, Domain Name System and Secure Access Service Edge technologies. You will also review the configurations of security related tools/functions that contribute to our overall security program.
The engineer will often serve as SME/Technical Contact on various projects and BAU activities. The ideal candidate should have experience of leading efforts around implementing and replacing security platforms within an enterprise environment.
The candidate must demonstrate an ability to learn new platforms and manage vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities: • Run and support projects related to various security platforms within the organization. • Building and maintaining the governance documentation for the supported platforms. • Support various configuration, integration and transformation efforts related to the security platforms. • Troubleshooting of reported issues with tools/platforms. • Work within tools to support security monitoring use cases and optimization • Interface with vendors for support and information on products • Support platform configuration
Required Qualifications: • Strong hands-on technical experience with tools mentioned in the job description. • Experience performing upgrades and deployment of tools • Experience working with VMware (or similar), Next Gen Firewall and SASE platforms • Experience with SIEM (Splunk preferred) • Understanding of DNS and IP networking • Strong troubleshooting/root cause analysis skills • Self-driven - ability to take requirements/tasks and complete independently • Strong communication skills to report on risks to the organization and project commitments/deliverables • Understanding of the Incident Response life cycle is required as engineering may serve as an escalation point for Security Operations. • Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows OSes required. • Ability to script/code to aid automation required - preferably Python + PowerShell. • High attention to detail. • Educational background with BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or similar • 6-7+ years of experience in a similar or related position.
Additional Qualifications: • Experience working with the Financial Services Industry • Previous experience in system/network administration, or desktop engineering a plus
Hybrid position in NYC. Required to be on-call.
The expected base salary ranges from $112k-$160k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
In office attendance is an essential function of this role. There is currently a requirement to be in the office a minimum 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific information about the requirements for your role will be communicated during the recruitment process.
About Mizuho Financial
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese banking holding company headquartered in the ?temachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese. It holds assets in excess of $1.8 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank third in Japan after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. It is the 15th largest banking institution in the world by total assets as of December 2018.
