Senior Solutions Engineer

• Designs and monitors internal and external access controls, security safeguards and associated processes to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PRAA information systems assets.

• Participates in evaluating new technologies and applications, assessing vulnerabilities and risks, detecting and responding to incidents, and recommending appropriate safeguards.

• Assists in the evaluation, selection, implementation and administration of security software across platforms.

• Interact closely with product vendors and service providers, personnel from various IT departments — including Service Desk, Data Center, and Server Admin teams — as well as with business departments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 7-9 years’ of professional experience in security design, configuration, troubleshooting techniques, and the use of diagnostic software and tools are required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  CISSP, SSCP
• Detailed knowledge in general security principles and practices
• Proven ability to develop custom threat signatures in response to zero-day and emerging security threats
• Detailed knowledge with security-related systems and applications, firewalls, packet analysis tools, intrusion detection/prevention, and web content filtering
• Detailed knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective security incident and problem resolution
• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with the flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including vendors and IT-business personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, provide a superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.

Demonstrates expertise in security design, configuration, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on developing custom threat signatures and implementing security safeguards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with IT and business personnel while managing high-pressure situations.

• CISSP Certification
• SSCP Certification
• Security Design and Configuration
• Network Infrastructure Knowledge
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Security Design
• Configuration Techniques
• Troubleshooting Techniques
• Diagnostic Software and Tools
• Threat Signature Development Firewalls
• Packet Analysis Tools
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention
• Web Content Filtering
• Network Infrastructure

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills

• CISSP
• SSCP

• Access Controls
• Security Safeguards
• Vulnerabilities and Risks
• Incident Response
• Security Software Administration