Security Specialist at The Judge Group Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $55.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Security Specialist


A Guardicore engineer's day-to-day responsibilities might include:

1. Manage and Maintain Guardicore: Oversee the installation, configuration, and ongoing management of the Guardicore platform, ensuring its effective use across the network.

2. Monitor Network Security: Continuously monitor network traffic for threats, anomalies, and breaches using Guardicore's real-time visibility and threat detection tools.

3. Implement Micro-Segmentation: Design and deploy micro-segmentation policies to isolate workloads and prevent lateral movement across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

4. Respond to Security Incidents: Act as a key player in the detection and response to security incidents, leveraging Guardicore for forensic analysis and breach containment.

5. Collaborate with Teams: Work with security, DevOps, and IT teams to align Guardicore's policies with broader security and infrastructure strategies.

6. Integrate Security Tools: Ensure Guardicore is integrated with other security tools like SIEM platforms for unified threat detection and reporting.

7. Conduct Audits & Compliance Checks: Regularly review and audit network segmentation policies to ensure they meet regulatory compliance requirements and best practices.

This person would be pivotal in maintaining a secure network through Guardicore's micro-segmentation and security features.


Describe the must have technical skills/experience (ask for alternative/tool/version) of the position in priority order:

1. Guardicore Expertise: Direct hands-on experience with Guardicore Centra, including installation, configuration, and management of the platform. Familiarity with its key features like micro-segmentation, real-time visibility, and breach detection.

2. Network Security: Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall rules, and secure network architecture. Experience with network segmentation and lateral movement protection.

3. Micro-Segmentation: Knowledge of micro-segmentation concepts and how to apply them to isolate workloads in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

4. Cloud and Virtualization: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V) for securing hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

5. Zero Trust Architecture: Understanding of Zero Trust principles, which are closely aligned with Guardicore's security approach. Ability to implement zero trust frameworks within an organization.

6. Threat Detection & Response: Familiarity with threat hunting, breach detection, and response strategies, particularly Guardicore's tools for identifying and responding to suspicious activity.

7. Automation & Scripting: Competence in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate security processes and configurations within Guardicore.

8. Security Tools Integration: Experience integrating Guardicore with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions and other security tools for comprehensive monitoring and response.

9. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of security regulations and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) and how Guardicore helps meet these requirements.

10. Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze network traffic, detect anomalies, and apply micro-segmentation to prevent threats.


Tell me about some soft skills that would make a candidate successful in this role:

• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration.


Does this position require any degrees or certifications for the candidate to be successful?

Preferred but not required (CISSP, Bachelors)

Contact: ptomar@judge.com


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