Security Engineer - SOC
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Trustwave is a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider that helps businesses fight cybercrime, protect data and reduce security risk. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed security services, security testing, consulting, technology solutions and cybersecurity education, Trustwave helps businesses embrace digital transformation securely. Trustwave is a Singtel company and the global security arm of Singtel, Optus and NCS, with customers in 96 countries. For more information about Trustwave, visit https://www.trustwave.com.

Security Engineer

* Analyze and respond to security threats from Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Network Access Control (NAC) and other security threat data sources
* Configure, manage, and upgrade FW, IDS, IVS, IPS, NAC, Encryption and a wide variety of other security products/appliances
* Use strong TCP/IP networking skills to perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
* Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed services
* Respond in a timely manner (within documented SLA) to support, threat and other cases
* Document actions in cases to effectively communicate information internally and to customers
* Respond to needs and questions of customers concerning their access to network resources through their managed device.
* Adhere to policies, procedures, and security practices
* Resolve problems independently and understand escalation procedure

Required Technical Experience:

* Requires strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
* Requires a passion for information security and data security
* Requires practical experience with TCP/IP networking
* Requires significant experience with Linux, Windows and Network Operating Systems
* Experience providing Cisco ASA support
* Requires working knowledge of Routing and Access Control Devices
* Professional experience with Juniper Gateways, Juniper firewalls, Juniper routers, and Juniper Intrusion Detection Products.
* Knowledge of configuring, upgrading, and maintaining all aspects of Juniper network management software.
* Should have recent, documented professional expertise with several of the following security products: Cisco, Sourcefire, IPTables, Snort, ModSecurity, Nessus, Checkpoint, ISS, 3COM/Tipping Point, ClamAV or other technologies

Key Competencies:

* Must have strong written/verbal communication skills
* Must be detail oriented with strong customer service skills
* Requires strong interpersonal and organization skills
* Take responsibility for customer satisfaction and overall success of managed services
* Interface with a variety of customers in a polite, positive, and professional manner

Additional Requirements:

* JNCIA-FWV and/or JNCIS-FW certification highly desirable.
* Must have strong recent professional experience in Information Security and Networking.
* Preferred candidates will have multiple certifications in Security/Networking, including but not limited to: Security+, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CISA, or CISSP.
* In addition to English, additional language skills are also desired, including Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin or Urdu.

Education:

We prefer college-educated applicants, but at minimum, high school diploma or equivalent is required for employment.

Trustwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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