• Security Engineer

    Eastern Bank (MA)


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + 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

    + Advaced 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

    + Two factor Authentication systems

    + Advance Malware Protection Systems i.e. FireEye

    + Knowledge of LINUX and Windows system administration a plus

    Perks:

    + Remote work flexibility

    + Hire immediately

    + Growth opportunities

    + Great benefits

    + Strong culture

    + Work life balance

     

    At Eastern Bank, we pride ourselves on supporting our employees by offering tremendous opportunity for individual growth. As an inclusive company, we work to ensure that our valued employees are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. These values have earned us a reputation as a great place to work and provide a strong reason why you should consider a career with us. We are proud to offer comprehensive compensation plans and a benefits program called Total Rewards that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, vacation and tuition reimbursement.

     

    Eastern Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.

     

    At Eastern Bank, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fully align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or others across the company. Our Recruitment team is waiting to chat with YOU.