Role Overview
The Security Engineer is responsible to support the daily operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the security platforms and processes. He/She will have strong experience in IT security operations, be hands-on with security tools, and possess a proactive mindset to enhance cybersecurity posture and compliance.
Responsibilities
Security Platform Maintenance
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the following security platforms and solutions:
o Privileged Access Management (PAM)
o Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
o Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
o Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) – including signature updates
- Manage and maintain the Security Team mailbox (e.g., Vulnerability Watch, GSTI alerts, Phishing reports).
- Create and disseminate security-related EDMs. Conduct health checks on virtual machines (VMs), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and servers.
Security Operations
- Perform user onboarding and offboarding for security platforms.
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for security solutions.
- Actively monitor security alerts and perform escalation procedures.
- Conduct phishing simulation exercises and user awareness training.
- Generate and submit biweekly and ad-hoc security reports.
- Track and manage software licenses and contracts related to security platforms.
- Support billing cycles in coordination with Shared Services. Recommend and implement proactive improvements to enhance cybersecurity processes and controls
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience in IT security.
- Strong familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud services.
- Comfortable working with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred certifications (in order of preference):
o ISC2 CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
o CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
o CompTIA Security+