Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Vice President)

Department Overview

The Technology Solutions Department is dedicated to designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and drive revenue growth. This department is also responsible for managing a comprehensive Cyber Security program, aligned with the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Emphasizing technical excellence, the department focuses on innovative application designs, robust data integration, high-availability infrastructure, and top-tier service, with security embedded throughout. Key functions include Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Enterprise Data Governance, Application Development, Strategic and Secure Infrastructure, and Operations. The team works closely with leadership and business unit heads to develop strategies aligned with business goals.

Position Responsibilities

The department seeks an individual passionate about information security and dedicated to promoting security best practices to join the Cybersecurity Operations team. This role involves planning, designing, and executing security projects, processes, and procedures within a Microsoft-oriented environment. Key areas of focus include managing the Microsoft Defender Security Suite, incident response, threat hunting, enhancing detection and protection capabilities, and conducting vendor security reviews. Collaboration with various teams to assess risks, propose solutions, and handle security incidents as needed is also part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the Microsoft Defender XDR platform, including Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Applications, Defender for Office, and Defender for Cloud.
Perform incident response and threat hunting activities, developing new detections and protections based on findings.
Design, develop, and implement improvements in security detection and protection capabilities.
Lead security projects, from developing roadmaps to ensuring smooth transitions from architecture to steady-state operations.
Engage with vendors on support issues, perform regular product reviews, and provide Level 3 problem management and troubleshooting.
Document security processes and best practices for the Service Desk team.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet deadlines and achieve security objectives.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Over 10 years of experience in information security, incident response, and executing security-related projects in medium-to-large organizations.
3+ years of experience managing the Microsoft Defender security suite.
Proven experience in planning and executing security components in a Microsoft-centric technology environment.
Proficiency in writing Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries in Sentinel and Defender Advanced Hunting.
Expertise in Active Directory and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID security.
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud security and administration.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
Strong business acumen to understand the impact of IT security on business outcomes.

Critical Competencies for Success

Our Gold Standards Model outlines key behaviors and competencies across four dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness, and Critical Thinking. These drive the ability to succeed as a team.

Leadership: Focus on the right goals and priorities, continually develop oneself and others, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture.
Achieving Results: Develop careful plans and deliver high-quality results, holding oneself and others accountable.
Critical Thinking: Understand the business, rely on analytical reasoning, seek diverse perspectives, and anticipate issues.
Personal Effectiveness: Build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Department-Specific Competencies

Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, escalating when necessary.
Software Development Principles: Utilize secure programming principles and knowledge of programming languages for software development and integration.
Business Needs Assessment: Identify and address business challenges, goals, and problems, proposing appropriate technical solutions.
Data Management and Information Security: Manage and secure data, adhering to governance principles.
Risk Management: Identify and manage risks in complex situations.
Testing: Evaluate functionality to ensure requirements are met, considering end-user needs.
Industry Knowledge: Understand the firm's position in the industry, monitor trends, and recognize their implications.
Technical Communication and Documentation: Document and communicate technical processes effectively.
Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors, monitor performance, and identify new vendors as needed.
Relationship Management: Build effective partnerships with internal clients, advocating for their needs within the Technology Solutions department.
Project/Program Management: Manage projects considering conflicting priorities and available resources.
Innovative Mindset: Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive learning through new technology and processes.

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