Secure Web Gateway Subject Matter Expert

Position is in Dallas, TX

Responsibilities

Serves as the SME 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.

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.

This is an on-call position and can require working nights weekends and holidays.

This position may be offered to a candidate authorized to work in the US for his/her/their stated employer, without any restrictions which would prevent the candidate from working on the proposed assignment for the duration of the assignment period.

Position is required to report onsite into the Vanguard Dallas office

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge on Secure Web Gateway and prior experience in using ProxySG platform

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

At least 5 years of experience working in a large, complex and global enterprise network utilizing the ProxySG platform

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.