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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

IT Security Engineer (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an IT Security Engineer for Johns Hopkins Public Safety. The role involves managing firewall security, conducting penetration tests, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security measures, while also developing security documentation and participating in audits.

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Responsibilities

Respond to all user, system, and network security incidents

Troubleshoot problems associated with security tools

Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls

Filter and analyze large datasets from security logging and telemetry sources and build tools to integrate data into operational controls

Automate security controls, data, and processes to provide improved metrics and operational support

Filter and analyze large datasets from security logging and telemetry sources and build tools to integrate data into operational controls - SIEM, Log Aggregation Tools

Apply adept understanding and experience with systems automation platforms and technologies

Knowledge of the latest trends and awareness of current hacking techniques and cybercrime

Working knowledge of either Cisco or Palo Alto firewall technologies. Familiarity with firewall rules and advanced threat protection capabilities in next-generation firewall technologies is a plus

Design, implement and administer automated security update technologies for client and server systems

Design, implement and administer advanced endpoint protection technologies

Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities and work to address them with the appropriate owners

Help shape the organization's security policies and standards for use in on-premises and cloud environments

Create technical documents on the use of security technologies

Apply system security engineering principles to deliver real world solutions to enhance our organization security posture

Familiarity with network scanners such as Nessus, Tenable or Qualys and ability to interpret reporting and communicate remediation steps to others in the department

Direct and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating information security controls

Provide subject matter expertise on information security architecture and systems engineering to other IT and business teams

Interpret security and technical requirements into business requirements and communicate security risks to relevant stakeholders

Familiarity with NIST, CJIS or CIS frameworks and understanding of how to implement one or more of these standards in a working environment

Perform other related duties as requested

Qualification

Firewall technologiesPenetration testingVulnerability scanningSaaS SIEM technologiesCiscoPalo AltoNetwork securitySecurity documentationData analysisNIST complianceCISSP certification

Required

Candidates must have a good understanding of firewall technologies, including next-generation firewall capabilities and be able to implement in an evolving network

Experience with multiple Firewall vendors is helpful

This position will work with the network team to assist managing firewall security and implementation

The Engineer will be responsible for running penetration and vulnerability scans externally, internally, and producing reports and providing support in resolving those issues to the technical team responsible for the health of those systems

Experience with SaaS based SIEM technologies and the ability to coordinate with the enterprise IT team on security concerns leading and resolve any issue is required

Position will also write and deliver department security documentation and processes, review with peers, and be responsible for coordinating internal reviews, reviews with enterprise security team and participate in audits