Cyber Threat Management Specialist with zScaler platform

Secure Web Gateway Solution Expert

Serves as the SME (subject matter expert) for the Secure Web Gateway solution. Create policies and configure rules in accordance to Vanguard security standards and industry best practices. Assist in analyzing, troubleshooting and remediating issues related to the developed policies and configured rules. Develop and maintain operating guidelines and procedures in support of the created policies and configured rules.

Conducts research focused on the detection of tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Uses cyber intelligence collected from multiple sources to understand the threat landscape to drive mitigating change to protect Vanguard.

Performs analysis derived from multiple data sets to identify changing threats and vulnerabilities. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other investigative detective activities.

Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.

Assesses vulnerabilities, then collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings and that incidents are addressed in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Communicates and interacts directly with other crew members to ensure optimal individual and group performance.

Reviews networking infrastructure designs including routing, firewall rules, host and network intrusion detection systems, encryption and load balancing to ensure proper defense in depth design and configurations.

Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.

Develops ad-hoc reports as required by management where a more in-depth analysis is required.

Works collaboratively with other cyber crew member on research projects that involve event analysis to determine trends.

Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. At least 5 years of experience working in a large, complex and global enterprise network utilizing zScaler platform. Knowledge of Endpoint Protection Suites, Network Intrusion Prevention Systems and Data Loss Prevention Solutions is a plus. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others. Ability to understand strategic objectives and vision, and work towards those goals. Ability to remain calm and professional while working in a high pressure incident situation.

This is an on-call position and can require working nights weekends and holidays. Position is required to report onsite into any of the Vanguard offices (PA, NC, Dallas).