Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
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Cybersecurity Systems Engineer is responsible for designing and administering compute and network solutions. This position provides technical design, assistance and support related to desktop and server systems, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determines and implements solution. This position has a hybrid schedule (in-office/home) and reports to the Director of Information Security.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operationalize the Cyber Security function by identification of critical information, threat analysis, vulnerability management, risk assessment and application of countermeasures.
- Identify gaps in the IT and OT environment, and implement appropriate remediating / mitigating controls.
- Define SOPs for operational security and implement controls / tools for data protection and risk management based on industry standards.
- Own and manage the information security efforts including data protection, risk management and compliance, and product security requirements.
- Triage cyber security incidents for violations of security standards and privacy principles.
- Collaborate with Compliance and IT team on internal security risk assessments and security audits; internal and third party for PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC, ISO27001 etc.
- Recommend or develop new detection logic and tune existing sensors / security controls.
- Coordinate and facilitate remediation of vulnerabilities identified via scanning, penetration testing, external audit and other relevant sources.
- Coordinate the escalation and resolution of risk, and compliance issues with appropriate stakeholders.
- Develop incident analysis and findings reports for management, including gap identification and recommendations for improvement.
- Liaise with relevant parties to commission activities related to contingency planning, business continuity management, and IT disaster recovery.
- Collect, analyze, and prepare reports and metrices for management and other relevant stakeholders.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to conduct rot cause analysis.
- Excellent Communication skills and ability to interact and manage customer expectations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working experience of Linux and / or Windows operating systems.
- Proficient in configuration, integration, implementation & testing of security controls in cloud environment using various tools and technologies (IAM, MFA, SSO, DLP systems, SIEM, SOAR, Secure Configurations, Network/application vulnerability scanners etc.).
- Ability to code and understand Bash / PowerShell / Shell Scripting.
- Understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities and common network/application/API attacks.
- Knowledgeable in writing policies, procedures, and controls in one or more standards/frameworks.
- Knowledge and experience with privacy, and regulatory compliance standards such as NIST-800, SOC, GDPR, SOX etc.
- Motivated, self-started, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good analytical skills.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and work well under minimal supervision with attention to detail.
Experience/Education
- 4+ years of IT experience with a focus on cyber security and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Experience in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and security stack.
- Experience in implementing and configuring tools and platforms such as SOAR, SIEM, EDR, DLP and GRC
- Experience in conducting third party security assessments.
- Experience in scoping and implementing CSF, NIST-800 or similar security framework.
- CISSP, CISM, COMP TIA Security+, CEH, Azure security or other relevant security certifications.
- Candidates with experience working at Data Center companies are strongly encouraged to apply.
US Salary Range: $140,000 USD - $160,000 USD
EdgeConneX believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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