About this job:
Security Engineer - Contract
Only considering local to San Jose, CA candidate - Hybrid
Visa transfer, C2C or 3rd party not being considered.
Join a multinational electronics and semiconductor organization as a Security Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and maintaining security tools such as Splunk SIEM and Netskope CASB and performing administration work for existing security tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES
100% Security Analysis
- Monitor and analyze security event logs from various sources (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection) to identify potential security threats.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine root cause and recommend remediation steps.
- Develop and implement DLP policies and procedures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or exfiltration.
- Perform regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Tenable and Rapid7 Insight VM to identify potential vulnerabilities in the organization's network infrastructure.
- Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk assessment and business impact.
- Coordinate remediation efforts with IT teams to ensure timely patching of identified vulnerabilities.
- Conduct threats hunting activities using different tools including SIEM, EDR and CASB to proactively identify potential threats that may have evaded traditional security controls.
- Monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and respond to potential security threats using advanced security tools and technologies
- Collaborate with the team to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a security breach or incident.
- Develop and maintain documentation on cybersecurity processes, procedures, and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, computer science or related field.
- Netskope and Splunk deployment/configuration Experience.
- 3-5 years of experience directly related to information technology security in medium to large enterprise. This experience should include active participation in security programs and processes that have contributed to the development and administration of an organization wide IT security architecture.
- Knowledge of networking and protocols such as SSL, HTTP, DNS and SMTP.
- Proven experience in System Administration and deployment and maintenance on security controls such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, CASB, SOAR, SSO and other security controls.
- Experience in deploying, migrating to, and/or supporting cloud network security (SASE/CASB) products such as Netskope, iBoss, Zscaler or Palo Alto.
- Familiar with Splunk and server administration to participate in server troubleshooting affecting Splunk performance.
- Must be familiar with a wide range of security technologies including, but not limited to: SIEM, CASB IDS/IPS, malware analysis and protection, content filtering, logical access controls, identity and access management, data loss prevention, content filtering technologies, application firewalls, vulnerability scanners, LDAP, forensics software, SSO, SOAR, Privilege Access Management and security incident response and Identity Management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to write documents ranging from formal and informal reports, system documentation, and training materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment or as an individual contributor.
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