Cyber Defense Engineer II - Req# 1132

Who we are...

As an industry-leading fintech provider, COCC delivers innovative, comprehensive technology solutions and strategic partnerships throughout the Northeastern United States. Listed among American Banker's FinTech 100 and the Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in the nation, COCC inspires the industry with innovation and top-quality support. Designated a Top Workplace in Connecticut and a nationally Certified Great Place to Work, COCC recognizes employees as the core of our success.

What we need...

The Cyber Defense Engineer II will be a technical expert responsible for providing advanced support and maintaining COCC's managed cybersecurity services, encompassing a wide range of systems and technologies. This Engineer will also play a pivotal role in automating manual processes, analyzing current platforms, researching and presenting new platforms, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization

What's in it for you...

COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you'd expect from an award-winning employer, including:

• Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility
• Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC
• Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives
• Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight and CBTNuggets
• Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation
• On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• One-on-one career coaching
• DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
• Financial planning assistance with certified professionals
• Peer recognition programs

What you'll do...

• Act as the technical expert responsible for providing advanced support and maintaining COCC's managed cybersecurity services such as web hosting, remote access, Internet access, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, SSL certificates, DNS, and email security
• Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise in internal platforms, actively contribute to process improvement initiatives, and take ownership of infrastructure management, including upgrades and patches
• Focus on driving operational efficiency and scalability by leveraging APIs and scripting to automate routine tasks and streamline processes
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing platforms, play a pivotal role in enhancing current solutions, participate in building new offerings, serve as a mentor to junior team members, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization

What you'll bring...

Education/Certification /Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline preferred
• Advanced security certification (GCED, CISSP, etc.) required
• Five (5) or more years' experience supporting security-oriented network service

Communication Skills

• Excellent ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information and articulate it in detail to various stakeholders
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, management, and cross-functional teams, both verbally and in written form
• Proficient in managing and distributing team workload among peers, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely completion of tasks
• Demonstrated capability to train and mentor junior engineers, as well as analysts on the team, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth
• Ability to share and coordinate with colleagues collaboratively in both business and technical roles across the company
• Strong understanding of our relationships with internal customers and clients, and how we provide cybersecurity services to them
• Strong sense of service stewardship to ensure that we deliver leading, reliable services

Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of Internet protocols, including TCP/IP, SMTP, DNS, and HTTP(S), etc.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining enterprise-class security platforms such as firewalls, proxies, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), multi-factor authentication, and email security.
• Skilled in both Linux and Windows environments, leveraging their respective strengths for cybersecurity operations and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to support automation, API integrations, and operational efficiencies.
• Experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting common web server and database services. (IIS/Apache2/MySQL experience a plus)
• Familiarity with cloud computing services like AWS, Azure, etc., is an advantage for deploying and securing cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
• Comfortable working with APIs and integration workflows to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort in day-to-day operations

The salary range for this role is $107,100-$137,700/annually

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not currently or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

COCC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants are required to pass a credit, background, and substance test prior to employment. COCC procures background and consumer reports in compliance with all Federal and State regulations, including The Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Department of Labor laws regarding pre-employment screens. COCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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