System Engineer - Networking & Security Patching
About the role
The system engineer plays a critical role in supporting project teams to achieve key milestones by identifying and resolving technical security issues that may impede progress. This role requires a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to ensure that security concerns are addressed effectively without compromising project timelines or deliverables.
Key responsibilities
Collaborate with project teams to support the achievement of project milestones by resolving security-related technical challenges.
Identify, analyze, and remediate security issues that arise during project execution.
Develop and implement practical, risk-based solutions to unblock project activities impacted by security constraints.
Work closely with stakeholders to balance security requirements with operational and project needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to networks and systems.
Maintain and enhance security processes, procedures, standards, guidance, and documentation to reflect changes in the company's IT environment.
About you
Good understanding of networks and operating systems (i.e., Linux, Windows).
Good understanding of information security principles (i.e., least privileges, defense in depth).
Demonstrated ability around information security risk analysis and periodic information system activity reviews for information security processes.
Solid multi-platform knowledge. Experience in UNIX, Windows, Linux, and IP intranet/Internet security environments, including firewalls, intrusion detection, incident response, policy writing, vulnerability testing, operating system hardening, regulatory compliance, and data classification.
Demonstrable experience architecting and implementing security solutions, policies, and technologies relating to transactional web sites.
Understanding of industry security best practices such as PCI-DSS, ISO27001, NIST, etc.
Ability to monitor advancements in information security technologies, which include Imperva WAF, VPN, End Point Response, Password Management System, and web proxy.
Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
Ability to think creatively and approach challenges from unconventional perspectives.
Holding certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, SSCP, CCSP, CPP, CNSP, CNSA, or ICSE is highly desirable.