Cyber IT Security Engineer

Company Description

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Technology:

• SPLUNK Engineer, Query and dashboard creation
• The Hive or other SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation and Response) or comparable workflow tool sets.
• Power Platform experience (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Query etc.) for the purpose of development of metrics and measurement tools for security processes.
• Knowledge of application security frameworks and best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Coordinate Plans of action and Milestones to remediate security related findings
• Strong coordination with teams overseas to integrate local performance metrics into PowerBi to extend and improve our metrics
• Very strong written skills

Knowledge of IT/Operational risk frameworks and the ability to prioritize findings and projects based on a realistic and demonstrable risk-based approach

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Security and 5-10 years’ experience in IT engineering/Support
• Proficient in using Microsoft office with advanced data management skills.
• Working experience in financial industry is a plus
• Effective oral and written communication and documentation skills are essential
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• The candidate should be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision, properly and effectively communicate project/work status to management and peers, take full ownership and responsibility of the tasks assigned to her/him and work them through completion

Additional Information

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency through process automation and prioritization
• Sees the big picture and is fully aware of technology and business directions
• Optimizes the use of all available resources

• Planning and Delivery focus:
• Ensures all planning done on the area level is supportive of the strategic business plans
• Appropriately delegates while maintaining accountability; sees that projects are assigned by workload and capabilities
• Completes projects accurately and on time
• Clarity of communication with leadership and the team will be a significant factor to drive performance