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Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Network Security Engineer I is to participate in building the cybersecurity infrastructure used to protect computer systems, networks and track incidents for the group. The role is responsible for monitoring the network security to detect and respond to security breaches and ensure that all platforms are protected. This role will also implement security measures that effectively safeguard sensitive data in the event of a cyber-attack.
The Security Engineer I is also responsible for the development and execution of low to fairly complex cyber security initiatives and requires a professional who is comfortable with multitude of problem-solving challenges who can work in a fast-paced environment and has a clear passion for cybersecurity and related technologies.
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Job Responsibilities
- Translate security and technical requirements into business requirements and communicate security risks to the relevant business stakeholders.
- Identify new security threats by conducting continual monitoring, vulnerability assessments and log analysis.
- Assist with installation or processing of new security products and procedures.
- Monitor networks and systems for security incidents
- Provide security recommendations.
- Conduct proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Recommend innovative technologies or other methods that will enhance the security of IT environments.
- Participate in the forensics of security incidents.
- Assist with the development of standards, policies, procedures and best practices documentation.
- Support the automation of security controls, data and processes to provide enhanced metrics and operational support.
- Stay abreast with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.
- Identify and implement new security technologies and best practices.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Diploma / Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or any related field - (essential)
- Recognized industry certifications in cybersecurity such as Security+, OSCP - (highly beneficial).
Experience
- +2 years of experience in cybersecurity, with experience across a variety of security products including firewalls, EDR, SIEM, WAF, IAM, PAM, DLP and encryption solutions - (essential).
- Experience in creating new ways to solve existing production security issues and recommending
security enhancements - (desired) - Experience in Incident Response including the ability to document any security threats, resolve technical faults, and allocate resources to deliver real solutions in a cost-effective way - (desired).
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Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of services related to cloud computing, network, storage, content delivery, administration, and security - (essential)
- Demonstrable understanding and exposure to Information Security standards, architecture, and models - (essential)
- knowledge of automation and DevSecOps skills - (desired).
- Understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, code structure, programming languages, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and deployment orchestration - desired)
- Knowledge of cloud services related to cloud compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security - (desired).
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