Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to develop and implement security solutions. This role involves overseeing cybersecurity applications, developing security action plans, and collaborating with management to enhance cybersecurity policies.
Responsibilities
- Leads all activities in the day-to-day support of the security solutions
- Oversees engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications
- Develops information systems security action plans, evaluates information security products, and performs other activities necessary to secure the organization's network
- Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity tools
- Reviews and analyzes appropriate solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies
- Collaborates with architects and project managers to provide security requirements
- Answers advanced questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
- CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional or
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager or
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or
- CompTIA Network+ Certification or
- CompTIA Security+ Certification or
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician
- 8 years related experience or cybersecurity certification and 5 years related experience
- Ability to perform risk assessments and investigate cyber security incidents
- Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures
- Ability to understand vulnerabilities at a technical level
- Knowledge of hardware and software, networks, data centers, systems and cyber security related issues
- Proficient in ethical hacking techniques
- Strong critical thinking ability and investigative/problem solving skills
- Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence
- Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging
- Needs to be a SME in Python Programming, SOAR, EDR, and Network Security tools
- Advanced degree
- This role is responsible for implementing and evaluating the current security configurations against the architecture to ensure cybersecurity is monitoring the environment effectively and remediate any gaps
Benefits
- CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package
- Various incentive programs/plans
- 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)
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