Security Engineer

Join the Mizuho team as a Security Engineer!

The Security Engineer is responsible for supporting a variety of tools as Mizuho expands our operating environment. Duties include supporting and implementing tools via projects and BAU activities.  The Engineer will find themselves playing various roles including Business Analyst, Project Management, and Technical Resource/Implementer depending on specific project needs.  The projects focus on improving our organization’s security posture to protect information, network, and computer systems.  Additionally, there is an expectation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as Mizuho operates in a highly regulated industry. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Support SIEM, SOAR, Vulnerability Management, EDR, MFA, and SASE platforms for VDI and Laptops.
• Run and support projects related to various tools within the organization such as EDR, Vulnerability Management, IPS, SIEM, Network Monitoring Tools, and others.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for our tools/procedures.
• Support tool integrations
• Troubleshooting of reported issues with tools/platforms.
• Work within tools to support monitoring use cases
• Interface with vendors for support and information on products
• Support platform configuration, including Intune for laptops

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on technical experience with tools mentioned in the job description.
• Experience supporting SASE (Netskope preferred)
• Experience with SIEM (Splunk preferred) and SOAR (Qradar/PaloAlto)
• Experience with Vulnerability Management platforms (Tenable preferred)
• Experience performing upgrades and deployment of tools
• Experience working with VMware (or similar), Next Gen Firewall
• Understanding of DNS and IP networking
• Strong troubleshooting/root cause analysis skills
• Self-driven – ability to take requirements/tasks and complete independently
• Strong communication skills to report on risks to the organization and project commitments/deliverables
• Understanding of the Incident Response life cycle is required as engineering may serve as an escalation point for Security Operations.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and Windows OSes required. 
• Ability to script/code to aid automation required – preferably Python or PowerShell.
• High attention to detail.
• Educational background with BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or similar
• 5-7+ years of experience in a similar or related position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with the any of the following tools are a plus:
  • ExtraHop/Reveal(x), FortiNet
  • Cisco Umbrella, ISE, AMP/Secure Endpoint
  • DUO
  • LastPass
  • Crowdstrike
  • Splunk
  • JIRA, Gitlab, Puppet/Ansible
• Experience working with the Financial Services Industry
• Previous experience in system/network administration, or desktop engineering a plus

Hybrid position in NYC/NJ.  Required to be on-call.

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The expected base salary ranges from $77k-$150k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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