SOC Infrastructure Engineer - Security Focus
Coppell, Texas, United States
Centersquare
Centersquare, a Global Data Center Provider, offers on-demand colocation and interconnectivity solutions through 50+ data centers driving innovation and growth.Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on security tools to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our security infrastructure. You will work with a diverse range of security technologies and methodologies to ensure our systems are protected, compliant, and efficiently monitored. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to critical security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage vulnerability and compliance scanning tools, with a focus on products like Qualys and Tenable
- Develop and maintain logging methodologies using platforms such as Splunk
- Configure and deploy Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Manage deployment of endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, specifically Crowdstrike
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices across our infrastructure
- Continuously assess and improve our security posture through proactive monitoring and analysis
- Assist in incident response and security investigations as needed
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies, recommending and implementing improvements to our security infrastructure
- Participate in the automation of security processes
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices
- Experience with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable)
- Proficiency in log management and analysis, particularly with Splunk
- Familiarity with IDS/IPS methodologies and implementation
- Experience with endpoint detection and response solutions, specifically Crowdstrike
- Solid understanding of networking protocols and security concepts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of virtual infrastructure and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, etc)
- Intermediate Python programming skills
- Experience with configuration management solutions (SaltStack preferred, but Ansible or Puppet also valuable)
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC)
Growth Opportunities:
- Work within a diverse team of engineers, offering exposure to a wide range of technologies and methodologies
- Continuous learning opportunities in emerging security technologies and practices
- Mentorship from experienced security professionals
Ideal Candidate: We're looking for a proactive and curious individual who is passionate about cybersecurity and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field. You should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Ansible Automation AWS Azure CEH CISSP Cloud Compliance CrowdStrike EDR GIAC IDS Incident response Intrusion detection Intrusion prevention IPS Monitoring Puppet Python Qualys SOC Splunk
Perks/benefits: Career development
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