Security Engineer/Architect

Description

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.  

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi. 

Requirements

About the Role:

We are looking for a Information Security Analyst, who will focus on the technical side of information security to ensure IT systems are operated in a secure manner. The CISO team monitor our live operation, creating and reacting to alerts and other anomalies identified through automated tools or manual analysis.

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) function own the end to end process from alert to resolution and are a major part of the incident management process. As such, they are both a reviewer of alerts and the resolver group, not necessarily fixing, but certainly identifying the issue.

As part of the SOC function, you will work closely with the engineering arm of the team to define requirements of the tools and onboard new functionality. You will also work with colleagues in the governance and compliance functions to ensure appropriate usage of data.

We use class leading, enterprise level tools to identify threats to the systems as well as in-house developed scripts and internet research. The day to day work is fast paced and dynamic as we react to a changing landscape, both from a business priority change and a threat landscape.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• 3-5 years of experience a cyber security role with a strong background in IT Systems Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or an equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the general principles, practices and technologies of Information and Digital Security.
• Ability to describe technical methods of securing operating systems and experience of security related tools.
• Have an inquisitive nature relating to information security.
• Knowledge of industry standard information security practices.
• Knowledge of developments in security technologies and their applications.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53, ISO27001 and SOC 2.
• Understanding of regulations like GDPR, DORA and European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
• Good communication and documentation skills, as well as, high attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Pragmatic approach to the administration of governance and risk.
• Display a committed, flexible, can do attitude towards work.

Main Responsibilities

• Working on the technical aspect of the incident management process related to information security issues.
• Undertaking security related investigations.
• Working on the daily security operational processes.
• Responding to, and reporting on, system alerts from various monitoring technologies.
• ·Working within the project process to ensure that information security aspects are considered up front and throughout the project lifecycle.
• ·Developing a thorough understanding of the Business, whilst supporting other members of the team.
• ·Liaising with the business to ensure that information security requirements within each of the different jurisdictions in which we operate are complied with.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Staying up to date with new and emerging threats, escalating any of interest to appropriate teams for further evaluation.
• Taking an active role in audits as necessary.

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.