Cybersecurity Engineer Specialist

6 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Thrive Full time
Enhance Cybersecurity Operations

Thrive is a leading provider of outsourced IT infrastructure services, empowering customers with strategic advantages through secure, scalable, and successful managed services. Our focus on cloud, cybersecurity, networking, disaster recovery, and managed services sets us apart from peers. We're committed to cultivating valuable skills that ignite passion and lead to fulfilling careers. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, seeking guidance, training, and experience to build a lucrative career, welcome to Thrive.

Job Overview:

We seek an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer Specialist with expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products. This role will be pivotal in enhancing our cybersecurity framework by integrating and utilizing these key security tools. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing SIEM rules for superior threat detection and incident management, deploying SOAR tools for automated security responses, and ensuring robust API security. The engineer will oversee the performance and security posture of our platforms, customize client reports, automate report delivery to platforms like ServiceNow, and meticulously document security processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the integration and management of Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products, elevating existing Security Operations.
  • Design and optimize SIEM rules using FortiSIEM to enhance threat detection and streamline incident response activities.
  • Design and implement automated security use cases and playbooks to accelerate incident response and remediation.
  • Assist in overseeing the implementation and management of API security measures, ensuring secure data transmission and compliance with industry-standard API security protocols.
  • Develop, maintain, and automate client-facing reports using our existing security tools. These reports should effectively articulate incident metrics and trends to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Create and maintain materials documenting our security processes, procedures, and technologies, along with the generation of automated reports for relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide expert guidance on alarm tuning and configuration tasks necessary for Security Service deployment to new and existing customers.
  • Take a proactive role in updating client Security presentations and discuss findings with our clients.
  • Perform comprehensive analysis of data from our SOC and SIEM to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products.
  • Experience with SOAR tools and automated security response implementations.
  • Familiarity with API security protocols and measures.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data from various sources to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity threats and incident response procedures.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.
  • Expertise in computer networking and security.
  • Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year.



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