Security Engineer Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity professional to fill the position of Security Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents from implemented security solutions (IDS/IPS, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender GravityZone, Wazuh, Nagios, etc.).
* Administer and maintain security solutions.
* Stay up-to-date on industry-accepted security bulletins such as CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and others.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on our infrastructure, software, and people.
* Improve our systems, software, and practices to adhere to industry-accepted standards such as CIS, SOC, ISO, etc.
* Coordinate with systems and software teams to implement security updates and patches.
* Deliver security awareness training to employees.
* Coordinate audits such as ISO, SOC, PCI DSS, etc.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Experience with Linux operating systems (min 3 years of experience), preferably RHEL-based distributions.
* Experience with Microsoft Defender as a whole: on-premises protection, cloud protection, email, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), etc. Bonus points for experience with BitDefender GravityZone as well.
* Experience with SIEM solutions. Bonus points for experience with Wazuh.
* Experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on infrastructure, software, and people. Bonus points for using Kali and Greenbone but others are also appreciated.
* Experience with Data Loss Prevention policies through Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender or others.
* Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
* Willingness to work after hours, weekends, or possibly holidays to handle scheduled operations that couldn't be scheduled during the work week, or unscheduled emergencies.
* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar.
* Strong research capabilities.
* Troubleshooting and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Benefits:
* A collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Remote work options.
* Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance bonus.
* Work with a borderless setup – with teammates all over the world.
* Learn from experts located globally.
Skill Development:
* Past work experience as part of a Security Operations Center.
* Working with ManageEngine: Endpoint Central.
* Patch management.
* Experience using Kali Linux to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
* Experience with GreenBone.
* Experience managing firewalls and firewall rules.
* Working with IDS/IPS.
* Experience operating identity and access management systems such as Microsoft 365 and OpenLDAP.
* Understanding of applied cryptography and its uses in information security.
* Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).