• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science or Engineering with an emphasis in Computer Security or a related field
• Highly analytical and results and process-oriented mindset strongly desired
• 10+ years of hands-on design, enforcement and testing/validation of offensive security, defensive security, systems, and solutions engineering in a large enterprise
• 5+ years of hands-on security experience with cloud platforms, i.e., Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform services, automation, or IaC
• 5+ years of hands-on experience network security experience and expert-level knowledge on security technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ISE, IPS, CASB, VPN management, SAML/OIDC NAC 802.1X, SIEM, SOAR, Radius/TACACS+, directory services
• Proficient with network topologies, routing protocols, i.e., OSPF, BGP, ISIS, SDN, and tunneling technologies.
• Proficient with diagramming and threat models, ability and competency to design and implement controls at scale based on risks
• Proficient in conducting solutions architecture, security design reviews, passionate about security and privacy research, technologies, and methods.
• Possess an understanding of past and emerging security exploits, threat actor motivations, and trends
• Understanding security and compliance frameworks, security engineering, software delivery, and SDLC in a hybrid environment
• Outstanding ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent communicator with strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.