Senior Security Engineer

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Senior Security Engineer is responsible for supporting and being a technical lead for Security Operation Center functions which include Cyber Threat detection, Incident Response, and Investigation. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for building detections and automation feasibility to increase Security Operation Centers efficiency in defending OSUMC against Cyber Threats while providing guidance to Junior Engineers within the Security Operations Team.

Position Summary 

Senior Security Engineer will be a key member of the Security Operations Team within the OSUMC Information Security organization. They are responsible for participating in threat intelligence driven investigations, developing new detection logic, Automation feasibility, Security Investigation and participating in Incident Response. The focus of the role is to detect, disrupt and eradicate cyber threats from enterprise.   

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or 6+ years equivalent technology experience.
• Ability to work across a variety of technologies.
• Solid foundation in cloud-native investigative techniques and incident response methodologies
• Solid understanding in Security frameworks MITRE ATT&CK.
• Solid understanding in Security Models Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis.
• Solid scripting and automation experience in python, PowerShell, go or other programming languages.
• Experience with network, operating system, and application security tools sets.
• Firm grasp of cloud service models and a shared responsibility model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across public cloud CSPs (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience in EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work with a changing schedule that includes standard or non-standard business hours of work.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to clearly articulate and tailor technical content to a diverse audience
• Ability to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management.
• Preferred Certifications: GIAC (GREM, GCFA, GCTI, GDAT), CISSP, OSC

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Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

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