Information Security Engineer

Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

• Support the detection, monitoring and tracking of security vulnerabilities at the application, database, server, workstation and OS levels

• Tune-in and configure SIEM performance and events data quality to maximize log correlation efficiency

• Work closely with the network team to implement and maintain network access control technologies

• Configure Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools, scripts, events, and playbooks

• Expertise in shell scripting and other programming languages, such as Python and/or Power Shell

• Proficiency in understanding and using regular expressions (regex)

• Solid understanding of REST/SOAP/WSDL/XML (Web Services), HTTP Request Methods.

• Work closely with the compliance team to identify, document and implement various security controls related to NIST, FedRAMP, HiTRUST, and ISO 27001

• Guide the network and operations teams in implementing security best practices

• Work with network, and systems engineering teams to promote automation, automated monitoring and administration functionality

• Implement, and support security solutions including but not limited to Intrusion Detection, Log Management, Data Loss Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Web Content Filtering, and Configuration Management

• Support the efforts to develop operational best practice procedural documentation for operations staff

• Assist in the development and documentation of various systems, policies, procedures, and customer deliverables

• Research new products and make appropriate recommendations

• Develop and design project plans, tasks and timelines and then provide verbal and written status reports as directed

• Conduct on-going security assessments, document and track findings and remediation activities

• Provide on-call support as needed

Ideal candidates should be able to work 9am - 6pm ET (US Hours)

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field desired

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting enterprise level environment

• Must have a good understanding of the following: Log correlation, SIEM technologies (AlertLogic, ArcSight, Q1 Radar, Log Rhythm, Splunk, etc.), IDS/IPS technologies, Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, Qualys, etc.) and other related technologies

• Understanding of common web application vulnerabilities and familiarity with using web application scanning tools such as Burp Suite, ZAP Proxy, Acunetix, etc.

• Understanding of cloud solutions and cloud security best practices in environments such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

• Solid understanding of compliance requirements and standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HiTRUST, ISO 27001, SOX. etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following systems: Linux, Windows, or Mac OS

• Working knowledge of firewall and web filtering technologies

• Experiences practicing ITIL framework-based processes such as Change, Problem, and Incident management in an enterprise environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Able to define, document and support systems, policies, and procedures

• Excellent analytic, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Good knowledge and experience designing network, system and application security architectures

• Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects with shifting priorities

• Able to anticipate and mitigate risks as well as define architectural solutions