Security Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Unit4, a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, and become a Security Operations Engineer responsible for deploying, configuring, managing, and maintaining security solutions. You will ensure the organization's security systems function correctly, identify and address vulnerabilities, and work closely with IT colleagues to integrate security into all aspects of the infrastructure. This role involves monitoring security systems, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, investigating security incidents, and providing technical guidance to other IT professionals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software
• Familiarity with networking and operating systems
• Understanding of security principles and best practices
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to security incidents quickly
• Stay informed about current CVEs and emerging threats, with the ability to track, assess, and ensure coverage to safeguard the organization's security posture
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is typically required for a Security Operations Engineer
• Firewalls such as Cisco ASA, Barracuda NGFW/WAF, Azure Firewall
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems such as Snort or Suricata
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender 365, Purview
• Vulnerability scanners such as Nessus or Qualys
• Security information and event management (SIEM) systems such as Microsoft Sentinel

Responsibilities

• Deploying and configuring security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software
• Monitoring security systems to identify and respond to security incidents
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Developing and implementing security policies and procedures
• Investigating security incidents and developing remediation plans
• Providing technical guidance and support to other IT professionals

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CCNA Security may also be beneficial

Benefits

• A culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful
• Balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being
• Talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
• A commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet
• A safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4