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Security Consultant

TechDigital

  • Hudson, NJ
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Demonstrate mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis, followed by the determination and self-directed execution of corrective actions. Draft & execute the strategy to enhance the investments in current technologies and drive continuous innovation with new ideas to improve and mature endpoint security posture.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHudson, NJ
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size100 to 499 employees

    Description

    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Provide administration and operational support for endpoint security technologies
    • Document all product related details in runbooks, design, and/or configuration documents
    • Carry out regression testing and analysis with any endpoint security technologies
    • Follow release management processes and best practices for deployment, enhancements, and upgrades.
    • Work closely with Security operations center and other security groups during investigations.
    • Demonstrate mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis, followed by the determination and self-directed execution of corrective actions.
    • Drive automation efforts to continuously monitor and maintain security posture of operating systems.
    • Maintain metrics and supporting analytics on System and endpoint Security.
    • Provide secondary assistance and operational support with EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), Anti-virus solutions
    • Stay current on endpoint security best practices, active threats and mitigation strategies.
    • Draft & execute the strategy to enhance the investments in current technologies and drive continuous innovation with new ideas to improve and mature endpoint security posture.
    • Aggregate data across disparate platforms to design and develop alerting.
    • Manage a portfolio of application-related projects and directly manage select projects within that portfolio.

    Qualifications:
    • Demonstrable and hands experience with endpoint security technologies
    • Hands on experience with DLP technologies is a MUST for this position
    • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals, the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective controls
    • Demonstrated experience in investigating security incidents with ability to analyze logs to uncover details of the compromise, systems involved, threat techniques etc.
    • Experience with scripting like Python, PowerShell etc., is highly preferred
    • Knowledge of Splunk search language is preferred.
    • Experience in creating trending, metrics, and management reports
    • Strong interpersonal & communication skills working with remote peers over IM, phone & video.
    • Experience working within the Financial Services Industry preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other peer staff members, and to train new junior staff members on the security team
    • Ability to elicit confidence and build rapport across multiple disciplines.
    • Self-motivated; able to learn on own initiative
    • Strong skills in organizing workflow, ideas & materials
    • Excellent documentation skills
    • Security certifications like Ethical Hacking or other specialized endpoint security certifications are preferred
    • B.S in Technology or Related area (proven experience can be used as a substitute).

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