Position Summary

The Security Operation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's IT infrastructure and data. This role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and implementing security measures to protect against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a thorough understanding of security principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring: Monitor security systems and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents and threats. Incident Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate security weaknesses. Security Tools Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security and SIEM solutions. Policy Implementation: Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, processes, and configurations. Collaboration: Work closely with IT, network, and application teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's technology environment. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and trends, and recommend enhancements to improve the organization's security posture. Any other duties when deemed necessary. Completing projects on various issues when needed.

 

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field. Proven experience in information security, network security, or a related role. Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies. Experience with security monitoring and incident response tools and technologies. Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks. Familiarity with cloud security and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Certifications in security or related areas (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker - CEH) are a plus. This role may require on-call availability and working outside regular hours to respond to security incidents or perform scheduled maintenance. The position may involve collaboration with remote teams and vendors to ensure effective security operations and support.
 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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