Cyber Security Engineer

at  ASSYST Inc

ASSYST is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineer. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and enhancing the backend and frontend of Cybersecurity program tools, ensuring the security and integrity of the systems and data. As a valued member of our Security Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading tools such as ForeScout, Tenable, Splunk, and more, while driving progress on key projects and operational tasks. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and possess a strong technical skill set, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team at ASSYST.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and administering security tools such as ForeScout, Tenable, Splunk, and Invicti / NetSparker in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in managing AWS servers and VMware virtual machine environments.
• Strong understanding of network troubleshooting principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and reporting methodologies.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems such as JIRA and ServiceNow for task and project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on assigned tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances or certifications as needed by the organization.

• Collaborate with risk management and cybersecurity teams to understand network security requirements.
• Design, implement, and manage network security controls, devices, and solutions.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify network vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Implement and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools.
• Monitor network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activities.
• Assist in the development of incident response plans and playbooks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network security compliance with industry standards.
• Provide network security expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Prepare and present network security reports to stakeholders and management.