Senior IT Security Engineer

Senior IT Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior IT Security Advisor to join our IT Security & Compliance team in Warsaw, Poland, to support our US office during the hours of 06:00 PM - 02:00 AM CET. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and SIEM technologies. The Senior Advisor (IT Security) will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's assets and improving our security posture. More importantly, the Senior IT Security Advisor operates as an integral part of our global One-IT team. As a part of the Global IT team, the position may require some travel.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s remotely or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you benefit from this growth.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world’s leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for IT Security related devices and services.
• Contribute regularly to technical and process documentation.
• Design, implement, and maintain endpoint security technologies including NGAV and EDR solutions, to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced threats and malware.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure endpoint security tools are properly configured and deployed, aligned with organizations security policies.
• Lead vulnerability assessment initiatives by performing regular scans, analyzing vulnerabilities, and coordinating remediation efforts with stakeholders.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain the SIEM solution to collect, correlate, and analyze the logs from various event sources.
• Lead and/or assist in responding to security incidents including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Assess and enhance the security posture of the organizations' public cloud environments.
• Implement robust security controls through use of cloud native security services.
• Conduct simulated phishing campaigns to educate employees on recognizing & mitigating phishing threats.

Your profile:

• Relevant education and 4-7 years of experience in a security engineering function with a focus on vulnerability management, incident response, and endpoint protection technologies. Additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with NGAV and EDR solutions including design, implementation, monitoring, and incident investigation.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and Incident Response.
• Good understanding of security technologies, network protocols, and operating systems.
• Ability to think strategically from both offensive and defensive perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in global teams and independently, fluent English language skills.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and successfully manage projects from inception to completion.
• Commitment to staying current in the field of Cybersecurity.

If you're interested, and if you'd like to offer your skills and commitment to our international team, then we would be pleased to receive your application. Please remember to submit your application in English. Other applications will not be considered. The candidate should have an EU work permit, we do not offer visa for this position.