Position Summary: As a cybersecurity engineer responsible for protecting computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, data theft, and other cyber-attacks, you will work with a team of cybersecurity professionals to identify and mitigate risks to the organization's computer systems, networks, and data. In this role, you will perform a wide range of cybersecurity duties, including vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, threat hunting, incident response, and security testing.
The ideal candidate would be an individual with a solid foundational knowledge base with documented experience in cybersecurity. The individual also would possess a strong self-drive and be capable of working autonomously to solve problems, self-educate, stay current on emerging cyber trends and threats while assisting the team to meet the company’s objectives with its cybersecurity program.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Conduct vulnerability assessments across a variety of technologies and platforms, proactively identify security risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Implementation, configuration, and tuning of security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and endpoint host security solutions.
- Design and implement security measures for cloud-based systems and applications to include access controls, encryption, network controls, and detective controls.
- Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security events.
- Respond to security incidents, assist in data collection, and analysis of forensic artifacts.
- Participate in security testing, evaluation of security controls, and remediation strategies.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, processes, and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to other members of the team on cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and suggest processing improvements related to the company's cybersecurity program.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to operate independently towards a common objective.
- Well-rounded professional across many security and technology subjects matters.
- Keen time and resource management skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to adapt and learn in dynamic work environment.
- Strong sense of integrity
- Professional communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to track and communicate project progress and roadblocks
Required Education and Experience:
·3-5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
·Foundational level security certification (CASP+, GSEC, SSCP).
·Desired: Intermediate-level cloud security certification (AWS, Azure, GCP).
·Working knowledge of standard security tools, best practices, and security frameworks.
·Working knowledge of Windows and Linux.
·Working knowledge of Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
