Security Engineer

Job Description

Security Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in New Jersey City, NJ.

Security Engineer Job Details

Appropriate candidates should possess at least 3-7 years’ experience in a Security Operations role as part of a Managed Security Services offering. We are looking for candidates who can provide a well-rounded knowledge and experience base in incident response and security event analytics. An overall flexibility and willingness to work under unpredictable time and project variables is essential. 

Key responsibilities: 

- Coordinate escalations to internal support teams to ensure timely delivery of incident resolutions 

- Provide operational management of various security toolsets including Bluecoat, Q-Radar, Qualys, Rapid 7, and FireEye.

- Perform vulnerability scans, remediation oversight, reporting and metrics for managed infrastructure

- Update and maintain policies, schedules and scan parameters for vulnerability scanning tools.

- Maintain schedules, reporting requirements, and oversight for scanning requirements including threat assessments using industry standard vulnerability risk assessment standards.

- Provide awareness and training to personnel and external customers regarding threats, vulnerabilities and overall risk.

- Ensure that Service Level Agreements are met 

- Maintain standard operating procedures, processes and guidelines for security operations, threat, vulnerability and malware mitigation.

- Automate security analysis, administration and remediation procedures, workflows and tasks 

- Maintain awareness of trends in security regulatory, technology, and operational requirements 

- Participate in client audits 

Education or Experience: 

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in Computer Sciences or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of (3) years of directly related practical experience and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job. 

OR 

- Completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in Computer Sciences from a recognized community college, or in a related discipline, combined with a minimum of (5) years of directly related practical experience and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job. 

OR 

- Minimum of (7) years of directly related practical experience within the last eight years, and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job. 

Qualifications

Security Engineer Mandatory Skills

- Experience using various vulnerability scanning toolsets including but not limited to Nessus, nCircle, Critical Watch, Qualys, and IP360

- Experience with traditional and advanced malware mitigation toolsets including but not limited to McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise, Symantec Norton Antivirus, FireEye, Palo Alto Wildfire, and Trusteer.

- Knowledge and experience with compliance requirements relating to PCI, SOX, etc.

- Experience working in IT Security Operations, using SANS methodology 

- Experience and extensive knowledge of Security Information Event Management 

- Experience in Intrusion Detection or Prevention Systems 

- Knowledge of: TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching 

- Experience in Linux/UNIX and Windows based devices at the System Administrator level 

- System log forensics (Syslog, Event Viewer) 

- Strong troubleshooting, reasoning and problem solving skills 

- Team player, excellent communication skills, good time management 

- Organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously with attention to processes 

- Ability to speak and communicate effectively with peers, management and clients 

- Ability and experience in writing clear and concise technical documentation 

- Ability to speak and write fluently 

Desirable: 

- SIEM experience

- Experience in security penetration testing 

- Experience using ticketing systems such as Remedy 

- Security certifications: SANS/GIAC (GCIH, GCIA or GCUX), CCNA, CISSP, or CISA certifications would be assets 

- Knowledge of application security including web applications, web services, XML, SOA, AJAX, JSON, and web scanning tools 

- Knowledge of: Strong Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions 

- Knowledge of NIST, PCI, HIPAA

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.