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Eastern Bank
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Responsible for ongoing configuration changes, monitoring and maintenance for Checkpoint and Palo Alto, including installing and maintaining firewalls, creating, and optimizing rule base, global objects, IDS/IPS policies, and Panorama management systems
Analyze data, make recommendations for remedial action and/or security network enhancements based on detailed analysis and ensure proper communication of issues and/or recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. This includes remediation efforts for day to day reported trouble tickets from internal customers
Understanding adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and developing novel detection and prevention techniques across multiple environments including network, endpoint and applications, particularly through use of the bank SIEM solution
Monitoring events and alerts generated by firewalls, SIEMs, IDS and networking equipment
Systematically identify system security issues and determine root cause via a consistent, logical approach
In conjunction with senior engineers and technology management, define and drive security-based process improvements
Creating and/or maintaining security documentation including security architecture diagrams, procedures, and Bank security standards
PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING :
Must be able to synthesize multiple data points across several business and technical domains.
Must be analytical, well-organized, and self-directed.
Makes recommendations to manager on decisions of complex, multifaceted nature.
Independently drives and coordinates solutions to complex matters
REQUIREMENTS :
Palo Alto PCNSE and/or ACE certified with 1+ years’ experience (cert preferred)
Checkpoint CCSA or CCSE certified with 1+ years’ experience (cert preferred)
CISSP a plus in addition to other network security certifications
Advanced level knowledge in designing and managing complex next gen firewall infrastructures to include firewall, IPSEC VPN and IPS/IDS, Advanced Networking, Acceleration & Clustering technologies
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong ability to produce technical documentation
EDUCATION:
College degree or equivalent plus at least 1 year working as a security engineer/architect
Large scale enterprise and service provider networks
Experience with project management methodologies
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
Solid Understanding of the following:
Network topologies / design: routing, switching, and MPLS/ELan technologies
Palo firewall technology, design, and administration
SIEM configuration and content development experience
Global load balancing technology design and support
IP networking (TCP/IP and packet analysis)
Network and system attack knowledge
Remote access design and implementation with various dual-factor authentication methods
Advance Malware Protection Systems i.e. FireEye
Knowledge of LINUX and Windows system administration a plus
Remote work flexibility
Growth opportunities
Strong culture
Work life balance
Seniority level Seniority level Associate
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Banking and Technology, Information and Media
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Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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