Security Engineer

Mindlance; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to design and implement key security solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in network and system security engineering, with a strong focus on firewall configurations and endpoint protection. Responsibilities include developing technical solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities, collaborating with stakeholders, and preparing documentation. This position is critical in enhancing security practices and requires extensive knowledge of security technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in network, system and/or security engineering.
• 7+ years experience in building and maintaining security systems.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the vision and strategy for the protection environment.
• Identify and define system security requirements.
• Design and implement security protection solutions like firewalls and VPNs.

Skills

Network security

System security engineering

Cybersecurity best practices

Problem solving

Hands-on security systems experience

Familiarity with web-related technologies

Tools

McAfee Nitro

QRadar

Solarwinds

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Build and execute the vision and strategy for the protection environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software and hardware roadmaps, etc.
• Identify and define system security requirements
• Collaborate with the various stakeholders, Development and Operational teams ensure the security solutions achieve business and operational objectives.
• Design and implement security protection solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, load balancers, encryption, VPNs/PKI/IPSEC, etc.
• Define endpoint security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
• Design, create, and maintain stable and efficient security images/builds.
• Define and implement security solutions for email and cloud/SAAS protection
• Identify and define email and Cloud security requirements and implement security solutions to protect the Cloud/SaaS services
• Subject Matter expert in the security products used within the infrastructure
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Research, develop and improve Security best practices to include changes in technology as it pertains to environment
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols and provide proper hand-off to our Operational Teams
• Provide tier-3 support to our Operational Teams as it pertains to endpoint protection and monitoring
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further security enhancement

Requirements

• Proven work experience in network, system and/or security engineering
• 7+ year experience in building and maintaining security systems
• Detailed technical knowledge of database, operating system and end point security technology
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, end point protection, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Experience with network security and networking technologies
• Experience with system, security, and network monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Preferred technologies include: McAfee Nitro and/or QRadar, McAfee suite (including EPO, Vulnerability Manager, Network Security Manager, Disk Encryption, HIPS, WebGateways), NetQos, Solarwinds

Additional Information

Thanks & Regards

Vikram Bhalla | Team Recruitment | Mindlance, Inc. | W: 732 504 6695

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