Systems Integration Senior Specialist

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure data and system security and integrity. Manage and maintain the vulnerability and patch management program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including PCI, NYDFS, and NIST.
• Collaborate with the Information Security Officer to develop and implement robust security architectures and designs to protect against cyber threats.
• Lead and execute cybersecurity projects from conception to completion, ensuring effective security measures are deployed.
• Monitor and manage IPS/IDS managed services, both internal and outsourced.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive information security program that includes policies and processes to minimize risk and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Evaluate and implement tiered defensive posturing systems and policies to defend against malware threats.
• Create and maintain information security policies, standards, controls, and procedures to comply with evolving laws and regulations.
• Use a risk-based approach to secure applications, databases, or infrastructure based on technology and business needs.
• Manage testing and vulnerability analysis, including third-party scanning, pen testing, and network security providers.
• Oversee the Identity and Access Management Platform - OKTA and Azure AD.
• Administer Illumio and Zscaler for micro-segmentation and zero trust security models to reduce attack surfaces and limit lateral movement within the network.
• Conduct phishing simulation training programs to educate employees on identifying and avoiding phishing attacks.
• Resolve security-related cases escalated by Level 1 Helpdesk.
• Handle proxy issues requiring manufacturer intervention for final resolution.
• Maintain documentation and continuously improve existing infrastructure, network/security, and audit standards.
• Manage and maintain technologies such as antivirus, encryption systems, firewalls, access, and authentication technologies.

• Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and resolves issues promptly.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively.
• Customer Service: Responds to end-user issues promptly.
• Judgment: Makes timely and sound decisions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily, engages in self-development, and seeks increased responsibilities.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of technical experience in a security environment.
• Over 3 years of experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tuning and reporting.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in managing security for users, platforms, and devices, including authentication, access controls, authorization, and integration of enterprise directories with other systems in large, complex environments.
• Proficiency with enterprise-class security products such as Identity Access Management, Web Access Management, and Single Sign-On.
• Strong knowledge of common security frameworks and regulations, with substantial experience in cloud environments.
• Expertise in security-related topics, including authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, the principle of least privilege, software attack methods, secure data transfer/storage, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to team members, stakeholders, and senior managers.
• Deep understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and TLS/SSL at OSI network layers.
• Experience with security tools and creating detailed documentation.
• Experience managing vendor relationships with security and technology manufacturers, consultants, or VARs, including negotiating contracts and coordinating activities related to hardware, software, telecommunications, support, and training vendors.

• CompTIA Security+ - Required.
• CISA - Required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project.

• The position requires working some evenings and weekends for installing, maintaining, or monitoring devices and implemented technologies.
• Up to 20% travel may be required to other office locations for meetings, seminars, and training.

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