Security Engineer

Job Description

The Security Engineer develops, implements, and maintains SIEM and SOAR solutions to support various business processes. This includes assisting the Cyber Delivery Managers with customer deliverables.

He/she designs, develops and implements secure system architectures. He/she embeds security principles into the design of system architectures to mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. He/she designs artefacts, spanning design, development and implementation, into enterprise systems that describe security principles and how they relate to the overall enterprise system architecture. He/she performs routine activities related to the periodic review and audit activities of infrastructure security systems and maintains documentation of security standards and procedures.

He/she is well versed with cyber security standards, protocols and frameworks, and works in compliance with the Cyber Security Act 2018. He/she is knowledgeable of various application and hardware technologies and services.

The Security Engineer is structured and systematic in his/her approach to designing and implementing secure system architectures. He is articulate and works well with his/her team and other stakeholders.

Critical Work Functions

Key Tasks

Develop architecture requirements and maintain oversight

• Design security controls and systems in alignment with security guidelines
• Assist in the testing and evaluation of new security technologies and controls
• Recommend security products, services and procedures to enhance system architecture designs
• Document the design, operation, use, and expected outputs of new systems
• Conduct research on modern security software architectures and network architecture design best practices

Implement security systems

• Implement new enterprise security architecture, technologies and enhancements
• Identify techniques to scale up and automate security infrastructure and processes
• Resolve issues that arise in implementation of new security systems
• Monitor security systems for strengths and weaknesses and propose improvements to address weaknesses

Manage security systems

• Oversee the maintenance of security systems, platforms and associated software
• Develop and implement custom disaster recovery drills and simulation tests on existing systems
• Assist in the resolution of identified problems and incidents

Optimise cyber security system performance

• Piloting of new cyber security tools, technologies, and processes
• Installation of new cyber security related hardware and software
• Security system testing and ongoing optimisation or changes such as scheduled upgrades and updates
• Maintain documentation of all optimisation activities
• Recommend security products, services and/or procedures
• Propose improvements to IT operational processes, procedure manuals, and documentation

Skills for Success

• Have Cyber Security mindset and familiar with Cyber Security threats and happenings.
• Experience in implementation and support of any major SIEM platform and developing content for detection.
• Experience in implementation and support of any major SOAR platform and developing playbooks for automation.
• Experience with Python scripting language for automation.
• Experience with Network Security Architecture Design.
• Experience with TCP/IP Networking Configuration & Troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows / Unix / Linux Operating System Configuration & Troubleshooting.
• Experience with Firewall Policy Design & Management.
• Understanding of other security solutions like EDR, DLP, PIM
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral (phone) and written (email) communication skills.
• Work under pressure with tight schedules and aggressive rollout plans.
• Self-managed and team oriented.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+

This position is open to both junior and experienced candidates. Junior candidates should have relevant coursework or internships, while experienced candidates should have a proven track record of success in a security engineering role.