CCDS is a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to helping organizations protect their information assets. We are currently seeking a Senior IBM QRadar Engineer with a focus on banking security to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and management of IBM QRadar, ensuring that our clients in the banking sector can effectively monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents. Your expertise will be essential in building robust security solutions tailored to the unique needs and regulatory requirements of the financial industry.
Summary:
The Senior IBM QRadar Engineer (Banking Focus) will leverage their deep expertise in IBM Security QRadar and extensive experience within the banking industry to design, implement, and maintain a robust security information and event management (SIEM) platform. This role is critical in safeguarding sensitive financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and proactively identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats.
Responsibilities:
- QRadar Architecture and Implementation (Banking Specific):
- Design and implement QRadar solutions that address the unique security and compliance requirements of the banking sector (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, regulatory reporting).
- Architect and optimize QRadar deployments to monitor critical banking systems, including core banking platforms, payment systems, and ATM networks.
- Ensure QRadar's integration with banking-specific threat intelligence feeds and regulatory compliance tools.
- Log Source Integration and Management (Financial Systems):
- Integrate and manage log sources from diverse banking systems, including mainframe systems, databases, and financial applications.
- Develop and maintain custom DSMs and parsers for banking-specific log formats.
- Ensure accurate and timely log collection for audit and compliance purposes.
- Threat Detection and Incident Response (Financial Threats):
- Develop and implement advanced correlation rules to detect financial fraud, insider threats, and other banking-specific cyberattacks.
- Lead incident response efforts for security incidents impacting banking systems.
- Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:
- Ensure QRadar configurations and operations comply with relevant banking regulations and industry standards.
- Generate and maintain compliance reports for internal and external audits.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging banking regulations and security threats.
- Risk Management:
- Contribute to risk assessments relating to information security.
- Help to implement security best practices.
- Mentoring and Leadership:
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior QRadar engineers.
- Share knowledge of banking-specific security threats and compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with IBM Security QRadar SIEM.
- Significant experience in the banking industry, with a deep understanding of financial regulations and security best practices.
- Strong knowledge of banking-specific security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and relevant banking regulations.
- Proficiency in log management, event correlation, and security incident analysis.
- Strong scripting and automation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or QRadar specific certifications.
Key Considerations for Banking:
- Regulatory Compliance: Emphasize the importance of compliance with financial regulations.
- Data Protection: Highlight the need to protect sensitive financial data.
- Fraud Prevention: Focus on the role of QRadar in detecting and preventing financial fraud.
- Resilience: Stress the importance of maintaining a resilient security posture.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Performance Bonus
- A+ Family Medical Insurance
- Training & Development plan
- 30 calendar day annual vacation