Description:
SUMMARY:
The Security Engineer is a functional member of the IT
Infrastructure team and will work closely with the other
members of the team to maintain and enhance the
Company s information security program. The incumbent is
responsible for coordinating response to security
related incidents and supporting various security
software and hardware including firewall management,
configuration, and maintenance . The Security Engineer
works closely with various members IT department to
deploy technical controls to meet specific security
requirements. The incumbent follows processes and
standards to ensure that security configurations are
maintained. Requirements:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Firewall configuration and maintenance, primarily
Checkpoint
* Support and manage security hardware and software
that the company utilizes to protect the enterprise
* Proactively assesses and resolves potential security
risks and opportunities of vulnerability in the
network
* Maintains high service levels for the user community
comprised of American Tower employees
* Provides critical and essential support to
(geographical) locations enterprise-wide
* Proactively research and stay up to date with the
latest security issues
* Participates in various IT projects intended to
continually improve and upgrade the Security
Infrastructure, such as evaluation of new software
and hardware required to meet a business need or to
make a process more cost effective
* Handle low to complex resolution of security related
Service Desk tickets
* Participates in tool and vendor evaluations
* Participate in an on-call rotation to support
Production environment during off hours.
OTHER:
* Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* None
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal skills
* Detail oriented, ability to multitask and meet
deadlines
* Self-motivated, ability to work in a team and
independently
* Previous experience in a Security role supporting an
Enterprise environment
* 3-5 years experience with Checkpoint Firewalls
* Knowledge of and experience with other firewalls
(Fortinet, Cisco PIX, etc) a strong plus
* Extensive knowledge of Security standards,
protocols, and practices including TCP/IP, DNS, RSA
DLP, SSL, VPN, IPSEC, IDS/IPS, NAC, PCI/SOX
* Extensive knowledge of Security hardware and
software Checkpoint, Tipping Point, Websense
* Experience with server operating systems including
Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Linux
* Knowledge of and familiarity with Active Directory
* Checkpoint certification a very strong plus
* CISSP preferred
* The incumbent must be flexible as there may be work
weeks that require more than 40 hours to ensure the
positions expectations and responsibilities are met.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor s degree in computer science or other
technical discipline or at least six years of
related work experience
* 5-10 years of related work experience
ENVIRONMENT:
Approximately 85% performed in climate-controlled
internal office environment working under normal office
conditions. Approximately 5% travel (possibly some
International) will be required in support of the
position s responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit; while performing the duties
of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift
weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 125 pounds.
ADDITIONAL:
We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing
industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated
with this job will change from time to time in
accordance with the Company s business needs