Senior Security Engineer

Mizuho Americas Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to maintain and upgrade a range of security platforms including EDR, SIEM, network security, log aggregation, and related infrastructure.

The role involves acting as the SME/technical contact, leading platform replacement initiatives, and learning new platforms while managing vendor relationships. Key responsibilities include running security projects, building governance docs, supporting configurations, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on technical experience with security tools listed in the job description.
• Experience upgrades and deployment of security tools.
• Experience with VMware, Next Gen Firewall, and SASE platforms.
• Experience with SIEM (Splunk preferred).
• Understanding of DNS and IP networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently.
• Strong communication to report risks and deliverables.
• Understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle as an escalation point for Security Operations.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows OSes.
• Ability to script/code for automation (Python + PowerShell).
• Educational background in CS/CE/IT/Cyber Security; 6-7+ years in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Run and support projects related to various security platforms.
• Build and maintain governance documentation for supported platforms.
• Support configuration, integration and transformation efforts for security platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues with tools/platforms.
• Work within tools to support security monitoring use cases and optimization.
• Interface with vendors for product support and information.
• Support platform configuration.

Skills

Security tooling experience

SIEM (Splunk)

VMware experience

Next Gen Firewall & SASE

DNS & IP networking

Python & PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting & RCA

Vendor engagement

Linux (RHEL) & Windows

Incident response knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering/IT/Cyber Security

Tools

Splunk

VMware

SASE

DNS

Job description

Join Mizuho as a Senior Security Engineer! In this role you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of security tools including but not limited to: Endpoint Detection & Response, Security Orchestration, Network Security, Log Aggregation Platforms and related infrastructure platforms like Proxies, Domain Name System and Secure Access Service Edge technologies. You will also review the configurations of security related tools/functions that contribute to our overall security program. The engineer will often serve as SME/Technical Contact on various projects and BAU activities. The ideal candidate should have experience of leading efforts around implementing and replacing security platforms within an enterprise environment. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to learn new platforms and manage vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run and support projects related to various security platforms within the organization.
• Building and maintaining the governance documentation for the supported platforms.
• Support various configuration, integration and transformation efforts related to the security platforms.
• Troubleshooting of reported issues with tools/platforms.
• Work within tools to support security monitoring use cases and optimization.
• Interface with vendors for support and information on products.
• Support platform configuration.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on technical experience with tools mentioned in the job description.
• Experience performing upgrades and deployment of tools.
• Experience working with VMware (or similar), Next Gen Firewall and SASE platforms.
• Experience with SIEM (Splunk preferred).
• Understanding of DNS and IP networking.
• Strong troubleshooting/root cause analysis skills.
• Self-driven – ability to take requirements/tasks and complete independently.
• Strong communication skills to report on risks to the organization and project commitments/deliverables.
• Understanding of the Incident Response life cycle is required as engineering may serve as an escalation point for Security Operations.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows OSes required.
• Ability to script/code to aid automation required – preferably Python + PowerShell.
• High attention to detail.
• Educational background with BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or similar.
• 6-7+ years of experience in a similar or related position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Financial Services Industry.
• Previous experience in system/network administration, or desktop engineering a plus.
• Hybrid position in NYC. Required to be on-call.

Other requirements:

In office attendance is an essential function of this role. There is currently a requirement to be in the office a minimum 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific information about the requirements for your role will be communicated during the recruitment process.

The expected base salary ranges from $112k-$160k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in all of the jurisdictions where we operate. AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities and other covered reasons in accordance with applicable law. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing, as permitted by applicable law.

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure