Cybersecurity Engineer I

SouthState Bank

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer (CSE) performs two core functions for the enterprise. The first is the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions while the second is the identification, investigation, and resolution of security related events detected by those systems. A Cybersecurity Engineer is expected to have a clear understanding of security best practice and understanding of the impacts of controls and the tuning thereof. The CSE I performs day-to-day operational tasks to ensure the efficient operation of cybersecurity controls and platforms. This generally takes the form of response to tickets that are generated either from the system itself or as part of the Cybersecurity Operations ticket queue. The CSE I position requires initiative, accountability and ownership of tasks presented, leveraging knowledge and utilizing technical resources and other team members to drive success.

Requirements

Associate Degree (or equivalent work experience) from a regionally accredited institution in Information Security, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related field.
Two (2) or more years of direct Cybersecurity experience preferably as a cybersecurity engineer or similar role maintaining cybersecurity safeguards at a financial institution.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to conduct research into security issues and products as required.
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
Annual Compliance Training
New Employee Orientation

Nice To Haves

Direct experience maintaining and operating current security platforms is preferred.
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certifications (e.g., GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA))
CompTIA Certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+)
A strong security mindset, understanding of financial sector regulatory requirements and security best practice.
Other certificates and professional credentials with cybersecurity relevance will be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all bank policies and procedures as well as state, federal, and regulatory requirements.
Be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.
Review logs and reports of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (i.e. workstations, servers, network devices, etc.) and interpret the implications of that activity to provide feedback to leadership.
Participate in investigations into anomalous activity.
Serve as a first responder and assist with initial investigations for potential security events or control impacts.
Assist in the ticket queue rotation to ensure efficient handling of requests.
Participate in the cybersecurity on-call rotation.
Maintain operational configurations of all in-place security solutions as per the established baselines and security best practice.
Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.
Provide on-call support for end users and all in-place security solutions.
Monitor all in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.
Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
Recommend and implement additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
Participate in projects or department initiatives.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal security projects.
Perform daily management of assigned security solutions.
Serve as a member of the incident response team as needed for response to cybersecurity incidents.
Participate in incident response planning and testing exercises.