Security Operations Engineer

Security Operations Engineer

Position Summary

The Security Operations Engineer operates and maintains the InfoSec team’s portfolio of 24x7  Security Operation center , Security Monitoring, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), automation, and authentication tools. Additional tasks include forensic recovery/support, event management, spam investigation, threat feed management,  proactive defense, network sensor auditing, and security event management.  This is a multi-dimensional role, partnering closely with peer teams inside the Information Security department, and business partners across a large, multi-campus healthcare organization.  These partnerships ultimately result in an enhanced defense posture and proactive development of secure, robust solutions across the organization.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for the daily duties associated with NYP’s Security Operations team including the extension of services provided to all of NYP’s campus and regional affiliates.
• Implements and supports the SIEM tool, to include the inclusion of data sources and any applicable monitoring agents.
• Implements and supports the scanning platform, vulnerability attack platform, privileged account management solution and other discovery tools as required.
• Implements and supports the Security event management platform to include all correlation and automation capabilities for security functions.
• Implements and supports web security platforms, the threat prevention system, and other network based sensors as required.
• Review daily threat feeds, host alarms, cloud based reporting, and similar information in order to proactively mitigate threats
• Collects and disseminates reports, metrics, and other indicators of event and incident management functions.
• Partners with the Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, and Event and Incident Management teams in order to provide critical development and automation tasks in support of the group’s mission.
• Partners with the Event and Incident Management team in order to take security event intelligence and produce actionable alarming for the purpose of proactive management of security incidents.
• Develops test plans, test data and testing schedules. Conducts unit and system tests to verify results of software solutions.
• Installs/performs in-house and vendor updates, in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with IS change control standards and procedures.
• May work in multiple phases of systems and applications analysis, and considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.

“May require occasional on-site presence; therefore, should live within a commutable distance.  No relocation assistance available.”

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, SANS Certification (GPEN, GSOC)
• Knowledge and experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk
• Knowledge and experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Nexpose, Nessus, etc
• Knowledge and experience with network security platforms including SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, web proxies and internet content filtering.
• Knowledge of cryptography and encryption products, data loss prevention, mobile device management.
• Functional and practical experience with scripting and automation techniques
• Strong organization skills to prioritize work/life balance, and lead complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with customers, senior level personnel, subordinates, and team members.
• Strong leadership skills to explain and guide peer business partners with vulnerability remediation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline; or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years or equivalent of technical experience in an IT related field
• Knowledge and experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk
• Knowledge and experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Nexpose, Nessus, etc
• Knowledge and experience with network security platforms including SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, web proxies and internet content filtering.
• Knowledge of cryptography and encryption products, data loss prevention, mobile device management.
• Functional and practical experience with scripting and automation techniques
• Strong organization skills to prioritize work/life balance, and lead complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with customers, senior level personnel, subordinates, and team members.
• Strong leadership skills to explain and guide peer business partners with vulnerability remediation.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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