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Associate consultant
Job Description
Associate consultant
Job Summary
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Location: New Jersey
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Project role: Associate consultant
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Qualification: BE/B.Tech (Hons)
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Experience: 4.5-8 Years
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Skills: PKI
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No. of positions: 1
Job description:
Job Description
Role Title
Windows Cyber-Security Engineer
The ideal candidate will have a passion for keeping the Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems secure from all
Cyber threats. This person will work closely with the Desktop Engineering, Server Engineering, Security Engineering and
Operations teams to identify and implement all related security controls, policies, procedures (including security patching)
and initiatives on physical, virtual and cloud platforms.
Education & Experience Requirements Skills Requirement
Experience collaborating between Windows Desktop,
Server and Information Security teams.
Driving the agreement and implementation of
security mandates
Experience balancing risk to the business functions
with security risks
Excellent Communication skills (Written and Verbal):
o Clear and concise executive
summaries
o Highly technical and detail oriented
with peers
5+ years prior experience in a Desktop Engineering
role
7+ years experience in working in IT services
organization
3 years working in a Financial Services environment
5+ years of demonstrable and hands experience with
endpoint security technologies
B.S in Technology or Related area (proven experience
can be used as a substitute).
Mandatory Technical Experience
Expert level experience with Windows OS, registry, file system
and Event logs
Experienced subject matter expert with hands on experience
with endpoint security technologies like Endpoint Detection
Response (EDR), Anti-malware solutions & Data Loss
Prevention
Mastery in log file analysis, fault isolation and
diagnostic/assessment actions including root cause analysis,
followed by the determination and self-directed execution of
corrective actions.
In-depth understanding of operating system (OS) internals,
the mechanics of OS exploits with preventive and detective
controls
Experience with Group Policy and Intune security related
configuration and management.
Troubleshooting and managing endpoints with Intune
Experience in investigating security incidents with ability to
analyze logs to uncover details of the compromise, systems
involved, threat techniques etc.
Strong troubleshooting skills in general. Especially around OS
and security settings.
A good understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy
Experience with scripting: VB Script, PowerShell, Batch
Familiarity with using MS Azure tools to create monitoring,
and configuration management.
Good to have skills but not mandatory
Knowledge of Splunk search language is preferred
Security certifications like Ethical Hacking or other specialized
endpoint security certifications are preferred
ITIL certification
Creating documentation and presentations to represent new
technologies
Hardening OS and ensuring environment is consistent using
MS Intune configuration management
Assist with automation provided by MS InTune to manage
the environment
MCSE / MCP / MCSA
Desired Soft Skills
Self-motivated, desire to drive change to new technologies
that will benefit the firm
Proactively identify and resolve issues while making
recommendations to management/colleagues on continued
improvement of processes.
Organized - able to take notes, provide clear & concise status
and ability to formulate a recommended action plan based on
issues encountered
Jefferies
Project Management skills ability to schedule and run a
meeting, take clear & concise minutes with take-away s,
follow-up between meetings.
Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities that are in line
with the team
Being able to efficiently and respectfully collaborate with
peers and management that may have different views.
High Level Role Responsibilities
Keep current with the latest Windows Se
Disclaimer
HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcl.com for investigation.