Security Engineer - Ferretti Search

In this critical role, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding our company's sensitive data by designing, deploying, and maintaining robust DLP solutions.

Here's what you'll do:

• Security Engineering Expert: Evaluate existing security tools and identify areas for improvement. Develop a roadmap to enhance DLP capabilities, close security gaps, and drive innovation.
• DLP Champion: Design and implement mechanisms to detect sensitive data and security incidents, ensuring compliance with security standards and procedures.
• Mentor and Leader: Share your knowledge and expertise by mentoring and developing team members to become DLP specialists.
• Security Hardening Pro: Evaluate and strengthen security tools and instrumentation to prevent cyberattacks and protect against potential exploits.
• Information Security Guardian: Collaborate with information system custodians to understand their security needs and implement best practices aligned with our information security policy.
• Auditing Ace: Assist with monitoring and auditing information system activities to ensure security policy compliance and provide regular reports to management.
• Business-Centric Security: Work with stakeholders across the organization to deliver DLP solutions that effectively support their business requirements.
• Risk Assessment Guru: Conduct security risk assessments on new and existing systems, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate security countermeasures.
• Collaboration is Key: Coordinate activities with loss prevention teams, and interact with legal and law enforcement as needed.

To be successful, you'll need:

• Subject Matter Expertise in DLP: Possess in-depth knowledge of DLP capabilities, including data discovery, tagging, classification, segregation, and loss prevention.
• DLP Mastermind: Understand DLP functionalities for data at rest, in use, and in transit.
• Hands-on DLP Experience: Have practical experience with various DLP tools, including Symantec/McAfee DLP, Tanium, Proofpoint/Mimecast/Netskope, Google Workspace, CASB, and data discovery/management solutions.
• Security-Savvy with OS: Proficient in at least one operating system (Windows, Linux, AIX, macOS, iSeries) and security concepts.
• Automation Expert: Experience with automation and orchestration for managing server and workstation infrastructure efficiently.
• Scripting Skills: Comfortable with at least one scripting/programming language (PowerShell, shell scripting, Python, etc.).
• Integration Specialist: Have experience integrating disparate systems using APIs.
• Network Security Pro: Understand DLP integration with network platforms like firewalls, UTMs, and proxies.
• Network Segmentation Wizard: Knowledgeable about network segmentation and security zones for data protection based on classification.
• Authentication Protocols: Possess a good understanding of authentication protocols like Kerberos, SAML, and OAuth.
• Knowledge Sharing Champion: Be willing to share your knowledge and assist colleagues in understanding technical and security topics.

We're also looking for someone with:

• A strong understanding of information security standards and best practices.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, web technologies, and cloud computing.
• The ability to analyze security data and identify potential compliance issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to understand complex data flows for security assessment.
• A team player with a positive attitude who can build strong working relationships.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

Ferretti Search is an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.