Quaker Houghton · 2 months ago
Cybersecurity Engineer II
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in the development and application of chemical specialties for the manufacturing industry. The Cybersecurity Engineer II will manage the company's application and infrastructure security systems, assist in incident response, and support the security of various infrastructure components.
Advanced MaterialsConsumer GoodsIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Perform daily technical cybersecurity operations in production, development, staging with implementation, development and maintaining technical security controls: threat management, vulnerability management, SIEM and incident detection tasks
Perform incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation/tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support Incident Response Process and document incidents from initial detection through final resolution
Collect all monthly statistics on the Quaker Houghton Cybersecurity environment and prepare monthly reporting
Oversee the Vulnerability Management program focusing on an asset level report weekly to ensure that outstanding issues are resolved. Lead weekly operational review meetings with a cross functional group of stakeholders to track and report on progress
Will backup the rest of the team on cyber related issues within Microsoft Intune
Will provide assistance with Microsoft Data Classification, DLP and other data related monitoring tasks as part of the team
Operate, maintain and provide unsolicited advice on Quaker Houghton technical Cybersecurity defense and operations
Assist in technical IT (cybersecurity) projects
Review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Cyber Security operations
Analyze and make recommendations to improve and secure network, system, and application architectures
Review and make recommendations to information security policies, architectures, and standards when required
Provides Quaker Houghton IT operations team with operational third line support and guidance when required. Partner with the Global infrastructure team on projects and maintaining the global infrastructure and is proficient in global information technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Risk Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required
3+ years of IT infrastructure experience
3+ years knowledge and hands-on experience with different security domains or disciplines (e.g. network security, endpoint security, protocols and associated hardware)
3+ years' general experience in vulnerability scanning, firewall, WAN, LAN, Wireless (preferable Cisco), antivirus & malware analysis, proxy, IDS/IPS, log correlation tools, SIEM, DLP, NAC, and application firewall solutions
Familiar with principles as RBAC, OWASP, Layered Defense and Defense in Depth
Strong understanding of common computing attack vectors; information, host and network security hardening and requirements; networking protocols; common intrusion techniques; and common risk management concepts
Require knowledge of IT frameworks as ITIL 3.0
Requires advanced knowledge of Linux, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Server, Azure and Office 365
Practical experience with security concepts, content filtering, vulnerability scanning, and anti-malware, and similar security tools
Expert level of knowledge of different security monitoring tools, including but not limited to, implementation, rules, policies, logfiles, SIEM, XDR and/or Microsoft Sentinel
Experience with Microsoft Security applications like Microsoft O365 Email Defender, Microsoft Azure Security, Privileged Access Management, Multifactor Authenticator and Microsoft Security
Advanced understanding of common computing attack vectors; information, host and network security hardening and requirements; networking protocols; SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Network), MITRE; and common risk management concepts
Experience and expertise with ethical hacking, firewall and intrusion detection/prevention technologies, secure coding practices and threat modeling Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
Expert level knowledge of security concept, monitoring tooling, content filtering, vulnerability scanning, and (managed) endpoint detection and response (“EDR”), and similar security tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills required, as this position requires regular contact with various levels of management
Analytical and Problem Solver - Identifies problems and uses available resources to identify a solution
Acts with Integrity - Can be counted on to follow through with commitments
Results Driven - Overcomes obstacles and finds resources to get things done. High energy self-starter who can work well with teams and independently. Ability to influence without authority
Structured - Structured way of working and strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding and appreciation of current, new and emerging technologies
Ability to travel to other European or Global Q-H sites
Preferred
CompTIA Security+, MCSE, CEH or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
Company
Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton provides a broad range of fluid services and solutions that improve manufacturing processes.
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