M&T Bank · 1 day ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Firewall
M&T Bank is a financial institution that is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Firewall. This role is responsible for designing and implementing security systems and solutions, ensuring the effectiveness of security measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Design components of security solutions with significant complexity and moderate risk, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity objectives and organizational needs
Configure and develop controls for security tools or systems to fortify system defenses
Design and execute testing of systems and technology thoroughly in coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and effectiveness of security measures
Deploy security systems and code, ensuring seamless integration into existing infrastructure while minimizing disruptions
Continuously monitor and tune security systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in mitigating and detecting threats
Develop and implement automated installation, configuration, and processes to streamline security operations and response activities
Partner with Cybersecurity and Technology teams on security solutions implementations and maintenance
Proactively recommend process enhancements and implements prioritized improvements within Cybersecurity team
Engage with vendor for routine security products or solutions support
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
Complete other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience
Proven experience with the tools utilized in assigned Firewall Cybersecurity function
Preferred
Intermediate understanding of the security system development and infrastructure lifecycle and architecture, and systems design
Proven experience with the tools utilized in assigned Cybersecurity function
Experience translating architecture into technical requirements
Proficient level of critical thinking and problem solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience collaborating with leaders to execute results
Prior experience seeking buy-in of others to align on processes
Ability to analyze and draw conclusions based on quantitative data from multiple sources
Company
M&T Bank
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