Security Engineer - Windows/ Linux server experience

Description

ROLE AND CONTEXT

Our client is looking for a Senior Security Engineer/IT Systems Integrator to plan, deploy & support global IT Security infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate can look forward to working in a global engineering team tasked with deploying exciting new security technologies in the fight against new & emerging security threats.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate with Windows/Linux deployment & management skills looking to expand their horizons into information security.

Security Engineer responsibilities:

• Work with IT Architecture teams to produce low level designs, proof of concepts & technology roadmaps.
• Support project management colleagues in development of project scheduling, deployment plans, & stakeholder management.
• Analyse technical solutions end to end to determine the most effective delivery approach, estimate timelines and costs for security solutions.
• Serve as technical lead for technologies throughout the life of projects. 
• Execute first time right product installation & configuration.
• Successfully hand off operations responsibility to the relevant support teams
• Consult with and advise local business units on issues from best security practice, technical issues with existing technologies etc.
• Occasionally travel (<5%) to regional/global hubs or for vendor conferences/training.
• Continuously improve engineering processes through automation & process refinement.

Experience & Skills:

3-5 years’ experience working in a global IT environment in a systems integration or deployment role. 2+ years’ experience deploying & supporting server infrastructure.

• Windows/Linux server skills - Intermediate
• IT Security skills – Intermediate
• Networking skills – Intermediate
• Operating Systems (Win/*nix) – Intermediate
• Stakeholder management – Beginner/Intermediate
• Project Coordination –Intermediate
• Communication & presentation skills – Beginner/Intermediate
• Planning & Organisation skills - Intermediate

Desired behaviours & traits:

• Excellent problem-solving ability with effective debugging of complex systems
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly with senior stakeholders
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Results focused

Vendor/Platform experience preferred:

Implementation of product installation, configuration, migration & troubleshooting of minimum 2 from:

• Windows or Linux server infrastructure
• Intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
• Network switches (Cisco ACI, Nexus)
• Symantec Endpoint Protection/AV
• Wireless networking equipment
• Log management (Splunk, RSA Security Analytics or similar)
• Identity management
• Data loss prevention

Relevant Industry Certificates:

Although no specific certificates are required, candidates with a history of continual professional development are preferred.

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Microsoft – MSCA or higher
• Cisco – CCNA or higher
• RedHat – RHCE or higher
• Other vendor specific certificates are also applicable

Information Security certificates, any of:

• CISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, OffSec, SANS