Senior Information Security Engineer

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As the Senior Information Security Engineer, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to audit, assess, and strategize the protection of our Email environments. Your leadership will drive the integration of Email Security methodologies, fostering a culture of proactive defense and resilience against sophisticated cyber adversaries.

Responsibilities::

Cloud Security Architecture Design:

• Develop and implement security architectures for Email applications.
• Evaluate and ensure secure integration of Email services.
  
  

Threat and Vulnerability Management:

• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate cloud-based vulnerabilities.
  
  

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure Email environments comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, HITRUST).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures.
  
  

Incident Response and Investigation:

• Lead and manage Email security incidents and investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.
  
  

Security Tools and Solutions Management:

• Implement and manage cloud security tools (e.g., Proofpoint Suite of Tools such as TAP, TRAP ATO, etc).
• Optimize and maintain security configurations and controls in Email environments.
  
  

Collaboration and Testing:

• Work closely with cloud engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure secure Em ail deployments.
• Provide security training and guidance to internal teams.
  
  

Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:

• Continuously monitor Email environments for security threats and performance.
• Develop and implement security automation and continuous improvement processes.
  
  

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of security policies, procedures, and incidents.
• Prepare and present security reports to stakeholders and senior management.
  
  

Security Audits and Reviews:

• Conduct regular security audits and reviews of Email environments.
• Provide recommendations for security improvements based on audit findings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks for Email environments, in particular, Proofpoint solutions
• 5 years of experience, or equitable experience in high paced Information Security environment(s) and security assessments, integrating teaming methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as NIST SP800-61 Revision 2 and NIST SP800-82, ISO27k series, IEC ISA 99/62443, augmented by Red Teaming insights a plus.
• Highly desirable certifications such as GIAC GRID, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Email Security Expertise: Knowledge of Email service models
• Network Security: Understanding network security principles to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Cryptography: Implementing encryption algorithms and managing cryptographic keys to secure sensitive data.
• Incident Response: Quickly analyzing and mitigating security breaches or cyber attacks.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying and prioritizing security weaknesses in systems.
• Penetration Testing: Simulating cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities and improve security measures.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Using SIEM tools to monitor and analyze security events.
• Firewall Management: Configuring and managing firewalls to protect against unauthorized access.
• Malware Analysis: Detecting and analyzing malware to prevent and respond to threats.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing user identities and access controls to ensure only authorized users can access resources.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly identifying and resolving security issues.
• Effective Communication: Clearly conveying security policies and procedures to team members and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all security measures are meticulously implemented and monitored.
• Adaptability: Staying updated with the latest security threats and adapting strategies accordingly.
  
  

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