IT Cyber Security Engineer

Full-time

Description

Security Engineer

Introduction

Technical Support International (TSI), based in Foxboro, MA, is a provider of outsourced IT and cyber security services for small and medium sized businesses. TSI's current client offerings include remote support, field support, managed and security services as well as project management. TSI works with clients to help identify and manage their cyber security risks. Whether those risks stem from external/internal cyber threats, identity and access management challenges, online fraud, compliance pressure or any number of other business and technology issues.

Position Summary

The Security Engineer will be a key member of the security team that brings a comprehensive skill set in network security operations, cyber security tools, intrusion detection, and secured networks. In this role, you will work closely with our internal security team to improve the security posture and compliance requirements of our clients. This is a hands-on role that requires analyzing the environment, coordinating data gathering and assisting with generating solutions on a day-to-day basis. The IT Security Engineer will assist with projects and investigations related to threat management and security breaches for clients.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with network/cyber security engineering: design, implementation, optimization, monitoring and troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, WLAN and DR networks.
• Demonstrated best practice usage of security technologies and policy administration: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, Proxy, Endpoint, Vulnerability scanning and management, SIEM / logging, security groups and network segmentation, system hardening, incident response and malware/virus prevention.
• Experience with network security technologies including Rapid Fire, SolarWinds, Sophos, BlueCoat, SonicWALL, Cisco, CrowdStrike and Splunk.
• Documenting security controls, monitoring and alerting around these controls.
• Clear understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of multi-tier application architecture on infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated skill securing sensitive data in production environments.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic willing to identify issues and lead them to conclusion.
• Ability to see the big picture and present ideas clearly with demonstrated thought leadership to clients.
• Participates in meetings with clients to discuss cyber security solutions and recommendation.

Education, Technical Qualifications, Desired Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or other engineering or technical discipline.
• 4 years+ - Direct IT experience.
• 3 years+ - Cyber Security Information experience/Four-years' relevant experience may be substituted with professional certification.
• Industry security certifications a plus, [Ex. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CEH Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISM Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISSAP Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP), ISSEP Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)].
• Experience with Linux, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows Domains, Active Directory, and GPO's.
• In-depth understanding of CMMC and PCI DSS v3.2 or other security compliance frameworks.
• Experience in developing organization security policies and implementation of revised policies.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions, including file integrity monitoring and data loss prevention.

Other Skills and Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Collaborates and assumes a technical leadership role when required.
• Comfortable with mentoring colleagues on network security best practices.
• Ability to explain network concepts to both fellow technical staff and clients.
• Is effective in prioritizing tasks within a high-pressure competing environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates an interest in working hard in a fast-paced environment.
• Excels in customer facing environment and enjoys challenges.
• Strong organizational skills.

Minimum Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of current networking technologies
• Strong knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting OS Windows 8/10 & Server 2012-2016
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/ Office 365
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and Windows 2016/2019 Active Directory
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies
• Understanding of firewalls, routers, and VPN/remote access solutions
• Good knowledge and demonstrated experience with IT Security
• Knowledge of installing and configuring Windows Servers 2016-2019 a PLUS
• MAC and LINUX experience a PLUS

This is a full time direct hire position. Preference given to candidates within 50 mile radius of Technical Support International in Foxboro, MA. Remote employees considered only for US EST locations.