Cybersecurity Engineer
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Job description
CLIENT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer or Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our growing security team. This individual will play a critical role in protecting our digital assets, managing security operations, and serving as a Tier 3 escalation point. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on experience with modern security tools, and the ability to manage and delegate operational tasks to MSSPs effectively., * Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for security incidents and investigations.
- Manage and optimize security tools and platforms across the enterprise.
- Create, review, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewall rulesets.
- Administer and monitor CrowdStrike EDR and Proofpoint Email Security solutions.
- Operate and fine-tune SIEM platforms, including alert use case creation and optimization.
- Leverage Microsoft Cloud Security Tools (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Purview, etc.) to secure cloud environments.
- Lead the Vulnerability Management program, including scanning, prioritization, remediation coordination, and reporting.
- Collaborate with and delegate tasks to MSSPs, ensuring SLAs and quality standards are met.
- Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and incident response procedures.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
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5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
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Strong experience with:
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Palo Alto Networks firewalls (ruleset creation, troubleshooting)
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CrowdStrike Falcon
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Proofpoint Email Security
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Microsoft Security Suite (Defender, Sentinel, Purview, etc.)
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SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic (ELK))
Proven experience interoperating with MSSPs, third-party security vendors, and or clients.
Solid understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities., * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
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Completion of a recognized cybersecurity training program (e.g., SANS, NIST NICE Framework-aligned bootcamps).
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Industry certifications such as:
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CompTIA Security+, CySA+
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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GIAC certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIA, GCIH)
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Microsoft SC-200, SC-300
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CISSP or CISM (for more senior candidates)
Familiarity with:
- Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)
- SOAR tools
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)