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About the job
Network Security Engineer
Role and Responsibilities:
- The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for managing security platforms across multiple environments; technologies include Web Proxy, WAF, IPS, and Email Security Solutions.
- Participate in rotation schedule to provide On-Call Support and perform Root Cause Analysis
- Perform time sensitive activities such as Block IoCs on managed tools
- Execute Change Requests within defined SLAs
- Collaborate with IT groups, Information Security teams, business units, vendors and client delivery teams for projects, integrations, deployments, remediation, and troubleshooting
- Platform management including maintenance, policy reviews, health checks
- Troubleshoot block events, failed email delivery, failed network and application connectivity, false positives, exceptions, resource utilization and performance issues
- Active participation in maturing of core security controls
- Monitor, manage and tune core network security controls.
- Develop, and deliver time sensitive security and compliance metrics and reports
- Develop and maintain documentation such as Use Cases, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Aids, Knowledgebase Articles, User Guides, and Training Material
- Monitor multiple ticketing systems and take ownership of service requests end to end
- Adhere to Corporate Security Standards and Internal Processes and Procedures
- Gather evidence for time sensitive Internal/External Audits and Assessments
Qualifications And Education Requirements
- Must possess a Strong Work Ethic, Sense of Urgency, Strong Initiative, and be a Self-Starter
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in information technology and 4-5 years of progressive information security experience across 2 or more of the following technologies:
- Web Proxy
- Email Security
- WAF
- IDS/IPS
- Web Proxy
- Understand how Web Proxy works, including whitelisting, URL Categorization, SSL Decryption, common ports, agent troubleshooting
- Understand how Email Delivery works and Email Security concepts, including encryption, common ports, DNS, SPF, DKIM, etc.
- Understand how WAF works and knowledge of Application Security concepts, including OWASP, Secure SDLF, Policy Enforcement, and Attack Signatures
- Ability to identify security risks and weaknesses and provide security mitigation and remediation recommendations
- Excellent technical aptitude, resourcefulness, critical thinking, troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of security best practices and industry standards
- Experience building, configuring, tuning and deploying these solutions is preferred: IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Email Security (MTAs), WAF
- Experience in large enterprise, working with global teams across multiple time zones, cultures and languages is preferred
- Deep understanding of Computing and Networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, WiFi, routing, subnetting, DNS, Client/Server communications, and PKI is preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulatory requirements and HITRUST is preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
- GIAC, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant information security industry recognized certifications preferred.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and PCI preferred
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Project Management skills a plus
- Experience with Automation is plus
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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