Senior Cyber Security Engineer (42466)

Position Overview

Senior Cyber Security Analyst is an experienced cyber security individual who maintains the security of an organization's technical environment. They study existing security hardware and software, evaluate new security options and makes recommendations for improvement. Senior Cyber Security Analyst also identifies weak spots in a cyber security system that may be breached and creates procedures to manage threats. Senior Cyber Security Analyst monitors networks for suspicious activity and potential cyber threats. They keep up on threat intelligence, install and maintain security software and encryption. They are responsible for aiding in the planning of security systems, implementing policy and identifying business processes that may violate intended and acceptable use policies. They monitor and remediate vulnerabilities. Senior Cyber Security Analyst works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in developing, operating, and evolving Cloud Access Security solutions and capabilities
• Performs system security administration on designated technology platforms, including operating systems, applications and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines
• Performs installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems
• Performs threat and vulnerability assessments, followed by appropriate remedial action, to ensure that systems are protected from known and potential threats and are free from known vulnerabilities Research, recommend, and implement streamlined automation processes
• Develops and maintains documentation for security systems and procedures
• Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls and host-based security systems
• Provide support to one or more projects simultaneously. Delivers projects on schedule
• Deploys cloud-centric detection to detect threats related to cloud environments and services used by the organization
• Assists and trains junior team members in the use of security tools, the preparation of security reports and the resolution of security issues
• Applies patches where appropriate and, removes or otherwise mitigates known control weaknesses, such as unnecessary services or applications or redundant user accounts, as a means of hardening systems in accordance with security policies and standards Correlates activity across assets (endpoint, network, apps) and environments (on-premises, cloud) to identify patterns of anomalous activity
• Using threat intelligence information research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of incidents
• Job Knowledge- Remains up-to-date in assigned area of responsibility: possesses skills and knowledge to perform job effectively; efficiently and safely; acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional information and skills; understands and adheres to policies and procedures
• Supports the creation of security incident response, business continuity/disaster recovery plans, including conducting tests, publishing test results and making changes necessary to address deficiencies
• Analyzes problems and alternative solutions and takes appropriate timely action to achieve desired business results. Seeks unique and novel solutions to problems and considers impact of final resolution
• Perform security standards testing against computers before implementation to ensure security
• Provide Key Performance Metrics to our Risk Management team to help coordinate risk tracking.
• Educate internal teams on information security best practices.
• Assist in technical audits of IT Systems and controls.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Corporate Compliance Responsibility- As an essential function, responsible for complying with Neighborhood's Corporate Compliance Program, Standards of Business Conduct, applicable contracts, laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures as it applies to individual job duties, the department, and the Company. This position must exercise due diligence to prevent, detect and report unlawful and/or unethical conduct by fellow co-workers, professional affiliates and/or agents