Netskope Security Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!Job Title: Netskope Security EngineerLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 MonthsRate: $75/hr on W2The Cybersecurity Engineer is a crucial role primarily focused on safeguarding our digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of our data, and fortifying our technology infrastructure against cybersecurity threats. This is more of an Operational level of role rather than Architectural.In this key role, the Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for spearheading cybersecurity initiatives, formulating and implementing security policies, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. The primary focus lies in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and responding promptly to security incidents. Active monitoring of our networks, systems, and applications is essential to proactively identify and thwart potential threats. Leadership and technical expertise are instrumental in evaluating emerging technologies, recommending security solutions, and consistently enhancing our security posture.As a forward-looking Cybersecurity Engineer, this position stays informed about evolving threats and the latest developments in the cybersecurity landscape. Recommendations for continuous improvement are instrumental in preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and systems.Responsible for a broad range of security tasks, including the day-to-day security administration of network security devices, as well as the management of technologies, such as firewall, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, data loss prevention, antivirus, anti-spam, antispyware, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.Serve as a technical lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance and support in executing cybersecurity initiatives.Develop, tune, and optimize security tools to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of threat detectionCollaborate with the Security Operations Manager to assess and prioritize cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities across the organization's technology landscape.Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and breaches swiftly and effectively, minimizing potential impact.Assist with security audits and assessments to identify weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications, and recommend remediation actions.Stay current with cybersecurity threats and trends, providing ongoing intelligence and insights to inform security decision-making.Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.Lead incident response efforts, coordinate investigations, and ensure all incidents are properly documented and reported.Develop and maintain incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies to ensure resilience in the face of cybersecurity threats.Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, making continuous improvements to enhance overall security.Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity matters, both internally and externally, representing the organization in discussions with partners, clients, and regulatory bodies.Participates in an on-call rotation with departmentRequiredBachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience

• 5+ yrs progressive experience in the field of cybersecurity.


• Proven track record of leading and managing cybersecurity initiatives within an organization.


• Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing cybersecurity strategies and policies.


• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.


• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.


• Experience in conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.


• Previous experience in incident response and managing security incidents.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and convey complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals.


• A solid understanding of emerging threats and cybersecurity trends.


• Hands on practical exp utilizing Netskope in an enterprise environment

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