Lead Cybersecurity Engineer (Contract) (Remote)

The Role

Sedara is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Consultant to join our team! The qualified individual will be a remote work or in office position and will support and develop Sedara’s SIEM implementations to customers. The candidate will be primarily responsible for remotely delivering network and security installations and consulting to customers as well as working with existing customer systems under management. The candidate will be able to provide prescriptive guidance on system implementations, identifying security issues, current data collection practices, incident response activities and corrective actions.

• Plan, discuss and implement SIEM and other tools for customer environments
• Responsible for the installation, operation and the launch of a global Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
• Performing project-based design, installation and troubleshooting of Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
• Designs key security processes and initiatives with minimal technical direction.
• Collaborates with appropriate customers and peers to understand business requirements and define secure requirements and/or solutions
• Researches and provides input to customer and internal security strategy
• Takes initiative and drives assignments to completion. Monitors progress of self and others and redirects efforts or asks for help when goals are not being met.
• Product training and certifications provided
• Other duties as necessary

About You

• Bachelor of Science degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline. Information Security disciplines a plus. Candidates with equivalent years of experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years' experience in Security or Infrastructure field
• Experience with SIEM required. AlienVault and/or LogRhythm preferred. Vulnerability management, and intrusion detection systems strongly preferred.
• Certifications in security and/or network specific preferred - CISSP, Security+, Vendor Certs, etc.
• Display an understanding of new trends and technologies related to IT Security and Compliance.
• Knowledge in key areas such as: Endpoint Security, IDS, IPS, VPN, Remote Access, Security Logging, Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Response, Penetration testing.
• Additional security expertise in endpoint security, including: Anti-Virus protection, desktop encryption, device management, patching, etc.
• Solid understanding and discipline in following processes and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify issues in technologies or process deficiencies.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with networking concepts, protocols, and services.
• Working knowledge and experience in setup, maintenance, and security of all current operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain utmost confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, with technical and non-technical persons.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

• Security and/or SIEM: 2 years (Required)

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift