Senior Cybersecurity Engineer-SIEM, OKTA

Position : Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location : Warren, NJ

Contract

Job Requirements

The Cybersecurity Engineer will support the Information Security Officer in designing, developing, and implementing cybersecurity and IT security solutions.

Responsibilities include managing Azure NSG, WAF, VPN devices, load balancers, firewalls, and other security infrastructure. Essential Functions :

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure data and system security and integrity. Manage and maintain the vulnerability and patch management program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including PCI, NYDFS, and NIST.
• Collaborate with the Information Security Officer to develop and implement robust security architectures and designs to protect against cyber threats.
• Lead and execute cybersecurity projects from conception to completion, ensuring effective security measures are deployed.
• Monitor and manage IPS / IDS managed services, both internal and outsourced.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive information security program that includes policies and processes to minimize risk and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Evaluate and implement tiered defensive posturing systems and policies to defend against malware threats.
• Create and maintain information security policies, standards, controls, and procedures to comply with evolving laws and regulations.
• Use a risk-based approach to secure applications, databases, or infrastructure based on technology and business needs.
• Manage testing and vulnerability analysis, including third-party scanning, pen testing, and network security providers.
• Oversee the Identity and Access Management Platform – OKTA and Azure AD.
• Administer Illumio and Zscaler for micro-segmentation and zero trust security models to reduce attack surfaces and limit lateral movement within the network.
• Conduct phishing simulation training programs to educate employees on identifying and avoiding phishing attacks.
• Resolve security-related cases escalated by Level 1 Helpdesk.
• Handle proxy issues requiring manufacturer intervention for final resolution.
• Maintain documentation and continuously improve existing infrastructure, network / security, and audit standards.
• Manage and maintain technologies such as antivirus, encryption systems, firewalls, access, and authentication technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Manage off-shore support resources and vendors supporting email and security applications.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Required :

Required License or Certification :

Other Requirements :

Up to 20% travel may be required to other office locations for meetings, seminars, and training