Security Consultant

TechDigital Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Endpoint Security Specialist to enhance their security posture. In this role, you will provide operational support for endpoint security technologies, drive automation efforts, and manage application-related projects. Your expertise in log file analysis and incident investigation will be crucial in uncovering security threats. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with security teams and contributing to innovative solutions that protect sensitive data. If you're passionate about security and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security technologies and DLP is a must.
• Strong skills in log analysis and root cause determination.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for endpoint security technologies.
• Drive automation efforts to maintain security posture.

Skills

Log File Analysis

Fault Isolation

Root Cause Analysis

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Interpersonal Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

B.S in Technology or Related area

Tools

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)

DLP Technologies

Splunk

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administration and operational support for endpoint security technologies
• Document all product related details in runbooks, design, and/or configuration documents
• Carry out regression testing and analysis with any endpoint security technologies
• Follow release management processes and best practices for deployment, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Work closely with Security operations center and other security groups during investigations.
• Demonstrate mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis, followed by the determination and self-directed execution of corrective actions.
• Drive automation efforts to continuously monitor and maintain security posture of operating systems.
• Maintain metrics and supporting analytics on System and endpoint Security.
• Provide secondary assistance and operational support with EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), Anti-virus solutions
• Stay current on endpoint security best practices, active threats and mitigation strategies.
• Draft & execute the strategy to enhance the investments in current technologies and drive continuous innovation with new ideas to improve and mature endpoint security posture.
• Aggregate data across disparate platforms to design and develop alerting.
• Manage a portfolio of application-related projects and directly manage select projects within that portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable and hands-on experience with endpoint security technologies
• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies is a MUST for this position
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals, the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective controls
• Demonstrated experience in investigating security incidents with ability to analyze logs to uncover details of the compromise, systems involved, threat techniques etc.
• Experience with scripting like Python, PowerShell etc., is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Splunk search language is preferred.
• Experience in creating trending, metrics, and management reports
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills working with remote peers over IM, phone & video.
• Experience working within the Financial Services Industry preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other peer staff members, and to train new junior staff members on the security team
• Ability to elicit confidence and build rapport across multiple disciplines.
• Self-motivated; able to learn on own initiative
• Strong skills in organizing workflow, ideas & materials
• Excellent documentation skills
• Security certifications like Ethical Hacking or other specialized endpoint security certifications are preferred
• B.S in Technology or Related area (proven experience can be used as a substitute).