Email Data Security Engineer

Overview

If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the Information Security department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

 

We’re looking for an email and data security engineer to join our ranks. Are you an experienced security engineer with strong knowledge and technical expertise? As a Commonwealth email and data security engineer, you will be a key member of the Information Security Engineering team. You will use your strong understanding of email systems, data and communication security solutions, and design processes to enable and deliver resilient email and data security services. You will work collaboratively with the Information Security teams to ensure that solutions and services are designed and adopted effectively. A key responsibility of this role will be performing maintenance and support functions for the company’s email and data security systems. This role will allow us to create a more reliable and secure environment. This is a new position within a growing team that’s transforming the way we work.

 

Key Responsibilities  

 

Email Security:

• Email Security Technology Design: Designing and implementing secure email architectures, including the selection and configuration of email gateways, filtering systems, and encryption technologies
• Anti-Phishing Measures: Implementing anti-phishing solutions to detect and prevent phishing attacks
• Spam and Malware Protection: Configuring and managing spam filters and antivirus solutions
• Encryption and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Deploying encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive information within emails and implementing DLP solutions to prevent unauthorized disclosure of CFN confidential data
• Authentication Protocols: Configuring and enforcing email authentication protocols such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)
• Incident Response: Developing and implementing incident response plans to quickly identify and mitigate email security incidents, including the investigation of security breaches and the recovery of compromised accounts. Includes integration with CFN SIEM/SOAR platforms
• Security Awareness Training: Providing training and awareness programs for users to recognize and respond to email-based threats, promoting a security-conscious culture within the organization
• Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and enforcing email security policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, as well as internal security requirements
• Continuous Monitoring and Analysis: Implementing tools and processes for continuous monitoring of email traffic, analyzing logs, and staying informed about emerging threats to proactively adapt security measures
• Collaboration with IT and InfoSec Teams: Working closely with IT teams, email administrators, and the InfoSec team to integrate email security measures with overall organizational security strategies

Data Security:

• Data Security: Implementing and maintaining data security controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Data Security Best Practices: Collaborating with other IT teams and the business to integrate data security best practices into development and operations processes
• Microsoft Information Protection: Configuring and deploying Microsoft Information Protection in a hybrid environment to enable data discovery, classification and labeling
• Data Loss Prevention: Deploying, managing, and maintaining endpoint and network data loss prevention solutions
• Continuous Security Assessments: Performing security assessments and identifying vulnerabilities in data systems
• Data Encryption Solutions: Developing and implementing data encryption strategies across all critical systems and network
• Ongoing Documentation: Designing and documenting data flow charts and security diagrams for existing and future solutions
• Data Security Liaison: Acting as a subject matter expert by responding to intern