Security Engineer

About the role

• Title: Network Engineer - Senior
• Duration: 3+ Months
• Location: Plano, TX

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'

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