Security Engineer

MaroonStudios Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MaroonStudios Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to safeguard our networks and systems. You will assess security measures, identify vulnerabilities, implement safeguards, and respond to breaches.

The role requires a strong information security foundation, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include monitoring for breaches, deploying firewalls and encryption, conducting vulnerability tests, and developing security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Info Security or equivalent experience.
• Google Cloud Security Engineer certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with operating systems and databases.
• Experience using security tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of patch management, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
• Understanding of secure coding, ethical hacking, and threat modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for security breaches and investigate incidents.
• Install and use security software like firewalls and encryption.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and assessments.
• Plan, implement, and upgrade security controls.
• Develop and document security policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal and external security audits.
• Manage IDS/IPS and other security systems.
• Analyze breaches to identify root causes.
• Coordinate with departments to improve security.
• Stay updated on attacker methods to anticipate breaches.
• Provide technical advice on secure development and maintenance.

Skills

InfoSec fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication

Threat modeling

Ethical hacking

Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Firewall

Data encryption

IDS/IPS

SIEM/ security tools

Patch management

Job description

The position will play a critical role in our IT security team, focusing on the safeguarding of our computer networks and systems. This role involves assessing our security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security solutions, and responding to security breaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in information security principles, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor our network for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs.
• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.
• Plan, implement, and upgrade security measures and controls.
• Develop and document security policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal and external security audits.
• Manage network, intrusion detection, and prevention systems.
• Analyze security breaches to identify the root cause.
• Coordinate with different departments to improve security.
• Stay updated on the latest intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, to anticipate security breaches.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues on how to securely develop and maintain computer systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferrably with Professional Certification as Google Cloud Security Engineer.
• Proven work experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and databases.
• Experience in using security tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of patch management, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Understanding of secure coding practices, ethical hacking, and threat modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.