Security Engineer

Security Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in New Jersey City, NJ.

Security Engineer Job Details

Appropriate candidates should possess at least 3-7 years’ experience in a Security Operations role as part of a Managed Security Services offering. We are looking for candidates who can provide a well-rounded knowledge and experience base in incident response and security event analytics. An overall flexibility and willingness to work under unpredictable time and project variables is essential. 

Key responsibilities: 

- Coordinate escalations to internal support teams to ensure timely delivery of incident resolutions 

- Provide operational management of various security toolsets including Bluecoat, Q-Radar, Qualys, Rapid 7, and FireEye.

- Perform vulnerability scans, remediation oversight, reporting and metrics for managed infrastructure

- Update and maintain policies, schedules and scan parameters for vulnerability scanning tools.

- Maintain schedules, reporting requirements, and oversight for scanning requirements including threat assessments using industry standard vulnerability risk assessment standards.

- Provide awareness and training to personnel and external customers regarding threats, vulnerabilities and overall risk.

- Ensure that Service Level Agreements are met 

- Maintain standard operating procedures, processes and guidelines for security operations, threat, vulnerability and malware mitigation.

- Automate security analysis, administration and remediation procedures, workflows and tasks 

- Maintain awareness of trends in security regulatory, technology, and operational requirements 

- Participate in client audits 

Education or Experience: 

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in Computer Sciences or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of (3) years of directly related practical experience and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job. 

OR 

- Completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in Computer Sciences from a recognized community college, or in a related discipline, combined with a minimum of (5) years of directly related practical experience and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job. 

OR 

- Minimum of (7) years of directly related practical experience within the last eight years, and demonstrated ability to carry out the functions of the job.