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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled System Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, networks, and data. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our organization's information assets. The System Security Engineer will work closely with other IT professionals to identify and mitigate security risks, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of security protocols, encryption, and firewall management, as well as experience with security tools and technologies. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay current with the latest security trends and threats. The System Security Engineer will also be responsible for conducting regular security audits, developing security policies and procedures, and providing training to staff on security best practices. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a proven track record of protecting systems and data, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Respond to security incidents and provide incident reports.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Manage and configure firewalls, VPNs, and other security tools.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Stay current with the latest security trends and threats.
- Provide training to staff on security best practices.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Implement and manage encryption technologies.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Work with third-party vendors to ensure security compliance.
- Create and maintain documentation for security processes and procedures.
- Participate in security-related projects and initiatives.
- Assist in the development of security awareness programs.
- Review and analyze security logs and reports.
- Support the implementation of security-related software and hardware.
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in system security or related role.
- Strong understanding of security protocols and encryption technologies.
- Experience with firewall management and VPN configuration.
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
- Experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of network security principles.
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
- Ability to stay current with the latest security trends and threats.
- Experience with security policy development and enforcement.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Ability to conduct security training and awareness programs.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with firewall management and VPN configuration?
- How do you stay current with the latest security trends and threats?
- Can you provide an example of a security incident you responded to and how you handled it?
- What security tools and technologies are you most proficient with?
- How do you approach conducting a security audit or assessment?
- Can you describe your experience with developing and enforcing security policies?
- What certifications do you hold, and how have they benefited your career?
- How do you ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with other IT teams to mitigate a security risk?
- What is your experience with cloud security, and which platforms have you worked with?
- How do you handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously?
- Can you describe your experience with incident response and forensic analysis?
- What scripting languages are you familiar with, and how have you used them in your role?
- How do you approach developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans?
- Can you provide an example of a security training or awareness program you have conducted?
- What is your experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing?
- How do you manage and configure encryption technologies?
- Can you describe your experience with security log and report analysis?
- What is your approach to working with third-party vendors to ensure security compliance?
- How do you handle the development and maintenance of security documentation?