Extreme’s Cloud Operations team is a group of talented engineers passionate about building highly reliable, scalable, and secure solutions in public/private cloud environments. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Security Operations Engineer to join our Cloud Operations team. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, applications, and data.
As a Security Operations Engineer at Extreme Networks, you'll be responsible for designing and maintaining security controls, investigating and responding to security threats and incidents, and participating in compliance initiatives such as ISO, SOC, StateRAMP, and FedRAMP programs. It's a role that demands both technical expertise and a proactive approach to security.
Responsibilities
- Review security alerts and events to identify potential security incidents.
- Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine the root cause.
- Develop and maintain security monitoring and detection systems.
- Implement security controls, policies, and procedures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate security issues and implement security best practices.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams on security-related matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, etc.
- Experience with cloud security technologies and best practices (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+, etc.) are a plus.
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