Security Engineer
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Engineer in Davie, FL.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Security Engineer will serve as a first line of defense by managing security alerts/issues; Analyzing log files, network traffic and IDS/IPS alerts to assess, prioritize, and differentiate security events between potential security threats and false alarms
• Provide SIEM monitoring, log analysis and incident response to information security alerts
• Maintain and operate SIEM/log analysis solution, including data collection, aggregations, and regular exception reporting
• Monitor, review and analyze alerts and logs from Firewalls (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Endpoint Solution (AV, EDR), audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources and ensure they are following policies and audit requirements
• Perform highly complex analysis and technical tasks involving event detection and rapid response across various environments of the enterprise
• Analyze and/or initiate appropriate escalation of security threats found internally or via managed security service providers to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities
• As a Security Engineer, you will participate in the management of some third-party service provider
• Be part of the incident response team, as such launch and track security incident investigations to resolution
• Advise in the steps to take to investigate and resolve cyber security incidents
• Monitor and distribute security notifications in adherence with the established notification/security information sharing protocols
• Assist with formulation and distribution of Information Security Metrics and Event Reports
• Perform other security team relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Information Security, or another related field
• At least one industry standard certification such as Security+, or others such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), etc.
• Three (3) years of related work experience, which includes one (1) year of practical experience in security operations and incident response
• Hands on experience with security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Experience with analyzing and handling security incidents and leading response
• Experience with various operating systems, networking, and cloud solutions (Azure & AWS)
• Experience with log aggregation, event correlation, and enterprise security analysis tools
• Experience with threat analysis and response management including, but not limited to, direct command of incidents, prioritization of findings, evidence collection, developing remediation strategies, and measuring those strategies
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Experience in directing and developing solutions to improve efficiencies with emphasis on enabling other groups while maintaining security
• Experience in configuration of Information Security monitoring systems to provide logging, monitoring, and actionable alerting such as SIEM; IDS/IPS; Database Activity Monitoring; and Vulnerability Scanners
• Experience managing project through the full system development lifecycle
• Customer-focused mindset, with demonstrated skill in managing expectations, providing proactive status updates, and producing high-quality work product
• Flexibility to travel as required, up to 15% overnight travel
• Multiple language abilities preferred - fluency in English (written and spoken) required

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