What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platforms Security Engineer position at Prudent Technologies and Consulting?
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Platforms Security Engineer
Fully Onsite in Jersey City, NJ 07302
MUST go F2F / In-person interview
The expectation is that the resource should be in office for 5 days a week
min 12 months contract
We are seeking a Platforms Security Engineer, who will be responsible for protecting systems with endpoint security technologies.
Focus will be Endpoint Detection Response (EDR), Anti-malware solutions and Data Loss Preventions
The desired candidate will need to bring multi-disciplinary experience including, but not limited to servers, workstations, laptops, virtual machines, thin clients, running various operating systems including Windows, Linux & UNIX. This person will work closely with the Security Operations team and report to the SVP of Platform and Mobile Security to provide support, deliver new initiatives, manage uptime and upgrades. Candidate will get the unique opportunity to help mold the platforms security capabilities and landscape.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of 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).
