IT Security Engineer III - Distributed Compute at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Frederick, Maryland

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office



Job Description



At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a motivated and ambitious team that shares your enthusiasm for exploration and discovery. With an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion and a strong focus on R&D, we empower our 100,000+ colleagues to make significant impacts in the world.




Location/Division Specific Information



Frederick, MD / Corporate IT



Discover Impactful Work:



The Security Engineer has global responsibility for supporting solutions crafted to protect, detect, and alert security threats in our global network environment.



A Day in the Life:

• Provide technical SME support for cyber tool implementation and operations


• Review and provide guidance around endpoint policy configuration


• Work with business IT to deploy cyber security tooling to test environments and production systems


• Offer post-deployment support and assistance in fixing any issues that may arise


• Document lessons learned and develop plans for ongoing cyber optimization


• Identify critical areas for improvement in cyber security tooling and related security technologies


• Continuously provide insight on ways to apply cyber security tooling more efficiently


• Ensure data security efficiency and compliance with governance policies


• Monitor and analyze security events using cyber security tooling and integrations

Keys to Success:

• Use influence skills to acquire agreement and participation from various groups and partners without direct control


• Ensure documentation and processes are well-defined for engineered cyber security solutions


• Build, test, and maintain robust cybersecurity tooling deployments


• Proactively communicate and collaborate with the business on maintaining our security posture


• Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures related to endpoint, pki, password management and more

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, or related field. Equivalent work experience is accepted


• Certifications encouraged: Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA), CompTIA CySA+, or other relevant endpoint security certifications

Experience

• 5+ years of systems administration experience


• 3+ years of endpoint security operations experience for a large-scale company


• 3+ years of proven experience with endpoint security tooling or other modern endpoint and distributed compute solutions


• In-depth knowledge of current Windows and macOS operating systems


• Experience with implementing and managing enterprise-level endpoint security controls


• Strong organization skills, leading sophisticated projects

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of endpoint security principles and standard methodologies, with practical experience in implementing endpoint security tooling


• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies for diverse endpoint environments


• Strong knowledge of threat detection and incident response processes


• Strong problem-solving skills in both ambiguous and tactical situations with a bias for action


• Validated flexibility and ability to perform in a multidimensional environment


• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Dedication to excellence, high-quality standards, and attention to detail


• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and standard methodologies in endpoint security

Join our team and make a significant impact on our world-class organization. Apply today at our careers website: http://jobs.thermofisher.com.


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