Information Security Engineer

They want someone who has worked in a SIEM environment, has some IDS/IPS experience, knows firewalls, understands servers and understands vulnerability scanning. However, they have 3rd party companies that they outsource that work to so I dont need someone who has experience administering any specific tools/technologies, but a instead a generalist who knows how to read the different alerts/logs that are produced from the tools and resolve any issues. Preference is someone that started off their career in a data center (either as a Server or Network engineer) and has now transitioned into Security. Certs are a plus, but not required. Job Description:This position reports and works closely with the Security manager to review, analyze security trends and design a complete Security architecture for our Corporate network. The security engineer is responsible for attempting to mitigate threats to the Network and computing environment by deploying innovative solutions. The engineer has responsibility for Virus protection, workstation patching, SOC/SIEM review, phishing investigations, evaluating security software, threat documentation, etc.Essential Functions Work closely with global Information Security and IT Operations teams to plan, design, deploy and maintain security solutions that detect and respond to advanced threats. Closely interact with SOC and CERT (Computer Emergency Response team) Service teams for remediation of threats to physical datacenters, cloud hosted platforms, SaaS services, and end-user devices. Assist in advance threat analysis and forensic investigations in the event of a security incidents. Create and maintain processes and procedures for guiding adherence to security controls. Identify potential areas of risk and communicate mitigation techniques. Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert of the Information Security program. Regularly interact with teams from across multiple business disciplines, providing security best practices and support.5+ years experience in an Information Security engineering role. 8+ years experience in Server Engineer and/or Network Engineer role Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred. (IT, CS, InfoSec, etc) OSCP, CISM, CISSP, CEH or equivalent certifications preferred. Proven experience with SIEM platforms. Proficiency with syslog reporting, parsing, and log forwarding solutions. Proven experience with enterprise-level Microsoft server datacenter environments. Proven experience in cloud technologies including Azure, Office 365, etc. Practical experience in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) Strong working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and network security protocols. Strong working knowledge of IPS / IDS / Next-Generation Firewalls. Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams inside and outside of the Information Security group. Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and ability to drive the solution of a problem from end to end. Apply creative, enthusiastic, and out-of-box approaches to solving information security problems while balancing the business's needs. Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, including describing or explaining complex processes and issues in a concise manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions