Akkodis is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a Contract-to-Hire position, and this is a 100% Remote role. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in Cyber Security, SIEM, NIST, and Python/PowerShell.
Rate Range: $60 - $70 per hour. The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Serve as subject matter expert for the cybersecurity operations team and primary escalation point for SIEM platform issues, contributing to root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and service restoration procedures.
- Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy by contributing to efforts with other stakeholders and working directly with client service providers.
- Reporting security gaps to leadership as applicable, with appropriate recommendations
- Providing strategic direction for the client Corporate, Client Healthcare Facilities, and Client-related business lines regarding data security, incident response, emerging cybersecurity technologies, and industry best practices
- Intermediate Linux knowledge, including CLI and scripting (Python and/or PowerShell)
- Intermediate understanding of cloud environments and ingesting logs from these environments
- Willingness to support on an as-needed basis (including after-hours), active SIEM, and investigation support during active incident response efforts
- Interface with cybersecurity engineers, governance, and IT teams to assist in obtaining data analytics or data protection reports and correlations
- Develop effective correlation rules and perform ongoing development for additional use cases
- Tune SIEM components to ensure maximum reliability and reduce false positives
- Integrate SIEM with a wide variety of data sources and industry-leading commercial security tools
- Assist and perform testing of implemented solutions, recommend improvements, and support the deployment of changes following Tenet's change and release management process.
- Perform maintenance and optimization of existing SIEM deployments
- Promptly respond to requests for assistance from SIEM users and others
- Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, standards, and security good/accepted practices
- Resolve problems independently and understand the escalation procedure
- Respond promptly to all requests for access or other security exceptions requiring approval or involvement from the information security team
- Generate custom dashboards, metrics, and/or reports as directed by Cybersecurity leadership
- Assist with investigations and/or incidents as requested (including after hours on an as-needed basis)
- Represent Tenet on external & internal risk and information security groups, as necessary.
- Create formal documentation such as reports, training material, slide decks, and architecture diagrams
Skills
- 5+ years of Information Technology experience
- 3+ years of Cybersecurity experience specializing in SIEM design and implementation
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent field preferred. Related job experience may substitute
- GIAC-GCED, GCDA, GDSA, GMON, or other equivalent industry-standard security certifications preferred
- Expert investigating incidents, leveraging and managing an SIEM platform.
- Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and other common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
- Working knowledge of CIS Top 20, NIST, or other security frameworks
- Ability to interact and negotiate across various departments
- Excellent management and communication skills
- Experience with security incidents and forensic investigations
- Knowledge of and experience with risk management and mitigation
If you are interested in this position, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please get in touch with Narendra Pratap at narendra.pratap@akkodis.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
