Sr Security Engineer
Discovery Communications
Knoxville, TNThis was removed by the employer on 11/30/2018 12:31:00 PM PST
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The security Sr Engineer plays a pivotal role in keeping our organization’s systems and information secure. He/she works closely with internal IT departments and Architects to assist in design of proper security controls as well as set up and deployment of solutions. This will include on-premise and cloud-based systems and services. Key activities will be to support Discovery Information security technologies and controls keeping them functioning and current.
Sr Engineer must have effective written and communication skills paired with a technical background. He/she be comfortable generating clear and concise Design Document for infosec and IT management. Building relationships with support staff. It is preferable that the candidate would have an understanding of networking, TCP/IP, VPN access, and Active Directory access rights and help policies, along with moderate scripting experience.
Responsibilities
1. Support all aspects of Information Security Operations initiatives
2. Respond to, manage and contain security incidents
3. Monitor and analyze Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Anomaly Detection Systems (ADS), Splunk (SIEM) to identify and investigate potential security events and issues for remediation.
4. Perform forensics on compromised systems.
5. Provide SME support to GIS management and DCI business
6. Evaluate/deconstruct malware (e.g. obfuscated code) through open-source and vendor provided tools
7. Assist GIS management with project plans and deployment of security technologies
8. Trains and tasks other staff to analyze and review security event logs and incidents and remediate issues as necessary (i.e., staff management/supervisory experience is preferred)
9. Contribute to the identification and definition of system security requirements and advise on the design of security monitoring infrastructure.
10. Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
11. Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices and ensure the proper operation of security processing routines.
12. Perform vulnerability assessments and application security evaluations utilizing recognized security assessment tools.
13. Help establish and maintain processes to monitor network traffic for anomalous activity.
14. Develop security test plans based on system architecture, dataflow and hardware and software profile information.
15. Apply INFOSEC best practice and principles to network protocols, architectures, equipment, services, standards and technology.
16. Assist in the prompt investigation of security incidents and be prepared to isolate and remediate incidents pursuant to established procedures.
17. Assist with the engagement and coordination of third-party security assessments.
18. Communicates and escalate security alerts, intrusions, and compromises, to various IT groups in multiple locations
19. Assists with the design and implementation of cybersecurity counter-measures or mitigating controls as necessary
20. Maintain job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
21. May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
* 5 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibilities within a Security Operations environment
* 3 years of IT security engineering work experience including 2 years of cloud security environment))
* 2-3 years of security architecture experience (Preferred: 1-2 years of working on cloud security - AWS )
* Bachelor’s degree required, or 2 years equivalent experience without degree, or an associates and 1 year experience
* Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, EDR, and IDPS concepts.
* Understanding of, and able to reference NIST framework, CSC framework, CSF framework, ITIL, COBIT, and ISO 2700x
* Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems in an Active Directory environment
* Experience with endpoint security and SIEM technologies, e.g., Carbon Black, QRadar
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.
* GSEC, GCIH, SSCP, CCSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CEH, GCIA, GISF, Security Plus, Network Plus preferred but 7 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge accepted
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Knoxville, Tennessee, KX, TN