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(SServe) Freelancer Information Security Engineer

Remote: 
Full Remote
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, 7+ years of experience as a Security Engineer, Experience with SIEM systems like Azure Sentinel and conducting security assessments, Knowledge of network protocols, incident response methodologies, and cloud security.

Key responsabilities:

  • Optimizing SIEM system and enhancing threat detection
  • Conducting security assessments, developing incident response plans, and managing incidents
  • Automating security tasks, documenting processes, and participating in training
  • Collaborating with IT teams on integrating security best practices and ensuring compliance with regulations

Job description

This is a remote position.

Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information Security Engineer to join their team and play a key role in safeguarding organization’s IT infrastructure and data.


• Proactively optimize and refine the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, implementing enhancements for improved threat detection, streamlines log ingestion, and efficient data utilization.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate potential risks.
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures.
• Investigate and manage security incidents, including root cause analysis and containment.
• Work with third-party security auditors to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and trends and implement necessary defenses.
• Optimize cloud security posture by embedding secure design defaults, bolstering endpoint protection, and leveraging advanced security tools for enhanced threat detection and prevention.
• Automate security tasks using scripting and security tools.
• Document security processes and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate security best practices into development and operations.




Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field: Master’s degree preferred.
• (Senior resource) Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
. (Junior resource) Less than 7 yrs (2-7 yrs) experience
• Proven experience with SIEM systems such as Azure Sentinel.
• Experience conducting security assessments and vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions and technologies
• Experience with multi-factor authentication and secure key management
• Proficiency in managing EDR and MDR
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Experience with web application firewalls (WAF) and application penetration testing
• Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and VPN technologies
• Familiarity with  incident response methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with cloud security such as Azure.

Benefits
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other industry-recognized certifications are highly desirable.
- Remote work
- Contract Role
- India IST or US time zones​

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Motivational Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills

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