Information Security Engineer

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Job Summary

The Information Security Monitoring and Response (M&R) Engineer triages, analyzes, and responds to information security–related system alerts and user reports as a frontline capability in addressing potential risks to the Company. This role has a heavy focus on optimizing related workflows and implementation of automation to promote work at scale. The M&R Engineer works with a team of other engineers within a designated shift to ensure that highly urgent alerts and incidents are addressed within established SLAs with a strong level of resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monitoring and response activities for security alerts that are originated from users and security-related systems

• Performs work within team that follows a shift-based schedule

• Triages alerts to determine incidents and assesses appropriate priority level of any information security–related incidents; performs incident escalations, when necessary

• Applies technical expertise and capabilities to contain and resolve security-related incidents in a manner that minimizes risk

• Documents incident-related information within proper systems while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and adherence to formal documentation standards

• Identifies opportunities to leverage automation to increase efficiency and improve ability to work at scale

• Develops automation capabilities using available security automation, orchestration, and response (SOAR) tooling and custom scripts; implements automation while adhering to established processes and standards

Leadership Characteristics

• Takes accountability for assigned tasks, ensuring compliance with established processes and escalating concerns when the processes are insufficient to address associated risks.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in cybersecurity, software development, network engineering, or other information technology or process automation roles (or a combination of these roles)

• Technical depth in multiple technology-related subjects, including computer networking, operating systems, software development, scripting, artificial intelligence, and machine learning

• Bachelor's degree in systems, Computer Science, Business or Information Management or equivalent experience

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to conduct problem solving, both individually and as a member of a team of multi-discipline professionals

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Competency in one or more scripting languages

• Strong technical skills and experience, and the desire to continue learning to adapt to ever-changing technology and threat landscapes

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 103,000 - 155,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 85,000 - 127,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

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