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Information Security Specialist (Remote - Romania)

Department: Information Security

Reports to: VP, Information Security

Responsibilities:

• Assess, review and administer firewalls; Palo Alto PAN-OS experience strongly preferred
• Work with Managed Service Provider to address SIEM logging and alerting requirements
• Review escalated security alerts, provide deep investigative support as required
• Manage and perform internal and external vulnerability scanning tests
• Evaluate and manage vulnerability and audit remediation items to ensure timely resolution
• Conduct system baseline validations to identify operating system deficiencies
• Monitor, configure and maintain enterprise security systems, software and devices as required
• Research, demo and recommend new security technologies to help the company stay current with industry trends and best practice security posture recommendations; deploy solutions
• Perform security checks to ensure company data security and policy adherence is in aligned with audit and client requirements
• Foster open communication with internal IT teams to maintain the ongoing relationship as it pertains to enterprise information security
• Keep up to date on security industry best practices, frameworks, standard and trends, pursue relevant security certifications
• Provide proactive feedback to management concerning potential problems and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain a proactive approach to all information security matters in relation to managing information security related systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree within Information Security, Cyber Security, or Computer Engineering preferred, or related experience and training required
• One or more of the following security certifications or equivalent experience desired: Palo Alto PCNSA\PCNSE, AWS Security, Rapid7 preferred
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and change activities quickly according to business needs.
• Prior experience in a regulated industry. Experience with SOC 2 preferred.
• Must be critical thinker with strong technical skills with the ability to prioritize and troubleshoot issues, while providing attention to detail in a fast-paced global Information security environment
• Must be able to learn new technology and applications quickly
• Strong understanding of the criticality of Information Security and the impact to internal and external business functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively interact with all staffing levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively work virtually in a diverse international team in a multi-tasked environment
• Strong attention to detail

Experience:

• At least 3 year of experience of IT Security experience required.
• Experience in a large enterprise or corporate environment is preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with a vulnerability management platform, such as such as Qualys Cloud, performing scans and providing remediation guidance and tracking
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with a SIEM platform
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with next generation firewalls
• Strong knowledge of security technologies and tools such as MDM, DLP, PAM, vulnerability testing tools, Anti-virus and anti-malware products, next generation firewalls, and other relevant information security related solutions
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to deep learning of Palo Alto PAN-OS is highly desired
• Strong knowledge and understanding of networking, TCP/IP network protocols, ports, concepts and practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server\Desktop Operating Systems, MacOS
• Knowledge and understanding of securing Office 365
• Knowledge and understanding of Advanced email solutions such as Mimecast
• Knowledge of AWS Security Best Practices
• Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks and controls found in NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity framework, ISO 27001\2, CIS 20