Vytwo Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Information Security Platform Engineer for a 6-month engagement to support and enhance their information security tooling and operations. The role involves building, operationalizing, and providing Tier 2 support for key security technologies while collaborating with internal Information Security and IT teams.
Responsibilities:
- Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools, including but not limited to:
- SIEM
- IDS/IPS
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Next-Generation Antivirus / Endpoint Protection
- Email security gateways
- Vulnerability management platforms
- Asset discovery and inventory tools
- Cloud security controls
- Operationalize existing security tools through:
- Control validation and tuning
- Enablement of new features
- Platform upgrades aligned to security objectives
- Partner with Information Security and IT teams to improve Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency and effectiveness
- Support investigation of escalated security incidents in collaboration with the SOC, including:
- Identifying unauthorized activity
- Assisting with containment and remediation
- Contributing technical findings and documentation to incident reports
- Perform root-cause analysis related to security tool outages or performance issues and provide remediation recommendations
- Assist with preparation and responses for external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
- Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer for internal teams
Requirements:
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following: Information Security Engineering, Incident Response / Security Operations, IT Infrastructure Engineering with strong security tooling exposure
- Practical experience implementing and supporting security controls and platforms such as: Endpoint protection and EDR, Email security, Network security controls, Vulnerability management, Secure cloud configurations
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams in a remote environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with at least one industry regulation or framework (e.g., NIST, CIS, SANS, MITRE ATT&CK, HIPAA, HITRUST)
- Hands-on experience with cloud and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Prior experience operationalizing or maturing SOC tools
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus