Security Analyst Mid

Role: Security Engineer

Location: Irving, TX 3 Days Onsite

Duration: Long term Contract

THE ROLE

As a Security Engineer for Endpoint Security, you will be the hands-on subject matter expert and part of the team building, configuring, and maintaining Client's endpoint security tools from end-to-end.

• Build, configure and maintain endpoint security tools that provide endpoint detection and response across multiple device operating systems configurations


• Configure new security policies and tune existing security policies


• Install and manage SSL certificates for endpoint security tools


• Act as project lead and coordinate support, proof-of-concept, and other activities with vendors


• Create technical documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures


• Collaborate with the Security Operations team to perform validation and assessments of security policies and configurations


• Create and provide reporting, metrics, and key performance indicators


• Conduct regular health checks of the endpoint security tools


• Assist with compliance and audit evidence requests


• Assist SOC team as needed with incident response


• Cross train on other security tools to provide additional support


• Participate in weekly on-call rotation


• 6+ years of experience with the administration of endpoint security tools that provide endpoint detection and response


• 4+ years of experience working in a Security Operation Center


• Expert knowledge of SOC processes, threat actor methodologies, system and software vulnerabilities, and key indicators of cyber attacks


• Experience with Windows, Linux and macOS based applications (Installation, troubleshooting, Debugging)


• Experience with Network Security best practices and protocols (F5 / SPLIT DNS/ IPSEC / SSL-VPN)


• Experience with Virtual Desktop Environment is a plus (Citrix, Xen)


• Advanced experience with scripting (PowerShell or Python preferred)


• Understanding of Internet protocols and applications


• Ability to lead projects and effectively juggle and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Demonstrated project leadership skills


• Possess one or more of the following industry certifications is a plus: CISSP, GCIA, CEH, CCNA


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience with ITIL, Agile methodologies and team collaboration tools


• Ability to participate in cross functional teams, including remote resources


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, preferably with an Information Security focus

Need a Network Security Engineer focused on Palo Alto Cortex XDR

MUST HAVES

• Endpoint Security (Endpoint Detection and Response) / Security / SOC (Security Operations Center) - Threat, Vulnerability, attacks, etc.


• Network / Network Security - F5, Split, DNS, IPSEC, SSL-VPN


• Palo Alto

• Cortex / XDR (Extended Detection and Response)


• Administration - Build, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, install


• Windows / Linux / Mac


• Scripting - PowerShell / Python

PREFFERED

• Virtual Desktop (DaaS - Desktop as a Service) - Citrix / Xen / Any Other


• SSL


• Documentation - Solutions Architecture Diagrams, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)


• Certifications - CISSP / GCIA / CEH / CCNA

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.