Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Level-1 Cybersecurity Engineer to support daily security operations, including incident handling, firewall and proxy management, VPN support, and vulnerability remediation. The role also involves ensuring optimal performance of network security infrastructure for projects in reputed bank.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 3+ years of experience in managing Security Systems, with Incident Management and technical skills such as UNIX, AIX, Linux, Windows;
• Experienced in conducting vulnerability assessments, application penetration testing, and forensic analysis, with expertise in packet-level data analysis, managing security tools (NIDS/NIPS, firewalls, HIPS, AV, scanners), and interpreting security events;
• Must have conducted vulnerability assessments and managed related tools and processes, with experience in application penetration testing;
• Must have experience in analyzing packet-level data, managing security tools (NIDS/NIPS, firewalls, HIPS, AV, scanners), and interpreting related security events;
• Expertise in TCP/IP, DNS, web and wireless security architectures, enterprise-grade security solutions, encryption and authentication methods (e.g., 2FA, DES/AES/RSA, Digital Certificates, SSL/TLS, IPSec), DMZ development, intrusion detection;
• Highly communicative and analytical, with a customer-focused, team-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving under pressure.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Experience in the Banking industry will be an advantage;
• Certifications from EC-Council, GIAC, (ISC)² are preferred CISSP, CEH, GCIA, CCNA;
• Familiar with security products and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 support for production network and security infrastructure;
• Manage service requests, and changes efficiently, monitor risk, analysis on security tools such as Anomaly Detection systems, Firewalls, Antivirus systems, Proxy devices;
• Remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen network security;
• Maintain and update security documentation and SOPs;
• Develop in-depth understanding of organizational IT systems;
• Assist in implementation of network security projects;
• Oversee IT asset and CMDB (Configuration Management Database) management such as firewalls, routers, LANs, WANs, VPNs, etc.;
• Install and configure firewalls, VPNs, routers, servers, and IDS tools also Mentor and support Level 1 security teams;
• Lead security awareness initiatives for non-technical staff and respond promptly to security incidents and threats;
• Ensure timely updates and upgrades of security systems.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Shilpi Gupta at Shilpi.G@sciente.com quoting the job title.