Varonis Security Engineer

Security Platform Deployment and Management Specialist

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and adept at deploying and managing cutting-edge security platforms? A client of mine is seeking a dynamic Security Platform Deployment and Management Specialist to join their team in their Washington DC based office and lead the charge in securing our organization's data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Deployment and Management of Security Platforms:

• Configure and manage the Varonis Data Security platform across the organization within the first 60 days.
• Integrate and optimize Palo Alto XSOAR for incident response and automation workflows within the first 90 days.

Threat Detection and Response:

• Develop and implement security policies and rules in Varonis to detect and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, aiming for a 90% reduction in false positives within 6 months.
• Create, test, and refine playbooks in Palo Alto XSOAR to automate incident response procedures, reducing the average response time by 50% within 4 months.

Security Audits and Compliance:

• Conduct comprehensive security audits using Varonis to identify and remediate potential data vulnerabilities, achieving a compliance rate of 95% with internal security policies within the first 3 months.
• Ensure all automated processes in XSOAR comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining 100% compliance in all security operations.

Team Collaboration and Training:

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance overall security posture, providing bi-weekly training sessions on Varonis and XSOAR tools and processes.
• Mentor junior security team members, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development, achieving measurable improvement in team performance within the first 6 months.

Continuous Improvement and Reporting:

• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of Varonis and XSOAR platforms, implementing enhancements based on threat intelligence and evolving security landscape.
• Generate and present monthly reports on security incidents, platform performance, and compliance status to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience (X years) in deploying and managing Varonis Data Security platform and Palo Alto XSOAR.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Varonis Certified Administrator, Palo Alto Networks Certified Cortex XSOAR Integrator) preferred.