Lead Cyber Security Engineer (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to develop and implement security solutions. This role involves overseeing cybersecurity applications, developing security action plans, and collaborating with management to enhance cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities:

• Leads all activities in the day-to-day support of the security solutions
• Oversees engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications
• Develops information systems security action plans, evaluates information security products, and performs other activities necessary to secure the organization's network
• Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity tools
• Reviews and analyzes appropriate solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies
• Collaborates with architects and project managers to provide security requirements
• Answers advanced questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional or
• CISM - Certified Information Security Manager or
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or
• CompTIA Network+ Certification or
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or
• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician
• 8 years related experience or cybersecurity certification and 5 years related experience
• Ability to perform risk assessments and investigate cyber security incidents
• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures
• Ability to understand vulnerabilities at a technical level
• Knowledge of hardware and software, networks, data centers, systems and cyber security related issues
• Proficient in ethical hacking techniques
• Strong critical thinking ability and investigative/problem solving skills
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging
• Needs to be a SME in Python Programming, SOAR, EDR, and Network Security tools
• Advanced degree
• This role is responsible for implementing and evaluating the current security configurations against the architecture to ensure cybersecurity is monitoring the environment effectively and remediate any gaps