Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Level: Individual Contributor

Status: Full-Time

Locations: US – Remote

Travel: Occasional Travel Possible

Role Description

The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer position will provide security monitoring and PCI assessment assistance to a large client on a long-term basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor client endpoint security systems in a junior SOC augmentation role. Triage and
investigate events and alerts as required; escalate per client service agreement using the
client’s ticketing system
Perform file integrity monitoring activities in accordance with the client agreement
Manage and administrate the applications as directed; perform minor and major upgrades as
needed in coordination with the client per defined service levels
Attend/hold meetings with the client team as needed per the client agreement
Troubleshoot/report offline endpoints to the client team
Perform client system agent installations as necessary
Stay abreast of any security bulletins affecting the managed, in-scope products and
communicate these to the client team
Explore additional threat vectors that may be captured using the in-scope products
Provide weekly status reports and attend bi-weekly meetings as required by the client
Perform compliance risk assessments as needed in accordance with NIST SP 800-30; conduct
self-attestation interviews with designated client employees as necessary; transcribe
interviews and complete PCI risk assessment reports and assessment report reviews
Maintains awareness on cybersecurity threats and trends
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner
Engage with members of the cybersecurity engineering team to foster collaboration and crosstraining opportunities
Facilitates continuous improvement of project-related deliverables and service offerings
Enhances company reputation by actively practicing core values of the organization
Collaborates with all HighPoint regions and departments as required
Adheres to regular and predictable attendance and punctuality expectations
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) and two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination
of education, relevant certifications, and work experience
Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical
journals, group financial reports, and general legal documents; Ability to respond to common
inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community; Ability to
write speeches and articles for publication that conform to the prescribed style and format;
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, Board of
Directors, etc.; Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others
Mathematical Skills – Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and
statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; Ability to
apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportion to practical situations
Presentation Skills – Ability to present to individuals and groups (large and small) via
discussion, whiteboard, PowerPoint, etc. while demonstrating professionalism
Willingness to learn – The willingness and ability to learn, especially while engaged in a
project, are vital to this role. At times, consultants may be engaged in a project and not have
the specific, requisite knowledge going into the project. It’s important to be willing to learn
and come up to speed quickly on necessary client needs while engaged in a client project.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions; Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Computer & Software Skills – Cybersecurity hardware/software solutions, Spreadsheet, Word
Processing and Presentation software. The systems and applications include but are not
limited to:
Microsoft Office
Experience with Carbon Black App Control and Trend Deep Security are a big plus!
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver multiple, complex technology projects
Strong understanding of documentation standards and change control procedures
Experience in working with large enterprise clients
Familiar with OWASP top 10, Mitre Att&ck, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST Cybersecurity
Framework

Our Story

HighPoint was established in 1996 and has since become a leading technology partner for some of the world’s most prominent IT vendors. The name “HighPoint” was selected to pay tribute to the High Point Monument which is the highest elevation in the state of New Jersey at 1,803 feet – and is located near the childhood home of the company’s founders, brothers Mike and Tom Mendiburu. HighPoint’s logo features a small triangle inside the “P” which represents the pyramid atop the obelisk found at the peak of High Point State Park.

HighPoint is known as a leader in technology solutions and is consistently recognized by industry experts as a top performer – HighPoint is featured on CRN’s Solution Provider 500 List, is a recent recipient of the Minority Business Supplier of the Year Award by The New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, and is frequently honored by its customers, manufacturers, and suppliers as a distinguished partner.

Our unwavering commitment to the health, happiness, and success of our employees is undoubtedly a differentiator for us – we’re proud of the many contributions our team makes to the communities in which we work, live, and play.
We believe that being honest, living a life with integrity, and earning the trust of those around us are guiding principles that we should all employ.

Fine Print

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