Cybersecurity Engineer

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial institution dedicated to safeguarding its operations and customer data through robust cybersecurity measures.

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional passionate about data protection and secure deployments? We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our client's dynamic security team, where you will play a pivotal role in fortifying their digital defenses.

This is a remote opportunity. Candidates must currently reside in one of the following states or districts to be eligible for the role: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, or WV.

**What You'll Do:**

* Lead the secure deployment and configuration of the ShareFile Outlook Plug-In across the clien'ts Microsoft 365 environment with a strong focus on preventing data leakage and ensuring secure information exchange.

* Design and implement comprehensive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across email communications, endpoint devices, and network gateways.

* Proactively assess and mitigate data exposure risks associated with email attachments, cloud file sharing, and interactions with external recipients.

* Configure and manage Check Point Smart-1 (R82) enterprise security gateways, including defining access policies, implementing HTTPS inspection, and ensuring robust logging.

* Administer Check Point Endpoint Security (E88.62) policies, meticulously aligning them with overarching endpoint-based DLP objectives to protect data at its source.

* Provide expert support for all enterprise Outlook platforms, ensuring their secure and efficient operation.

* Develop essential security documentation, conduct thorough risk assessments, and create validation test plans to ensure the effectiveness of security controls.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Security, Compliance, and Messaging teams to integrate security best practices seamlessly across the organization.

**What You'll Bring:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 5+ years of enterprise cybersecurity engineering experience.

* Strong hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and implementations.

* Expertise with Check Point Smart-1 / Security Gateways (R82)

* Expertise with Check Point Endpoint Security (E88.x, preferably E88.62).

* Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 email and messaging architecture.

* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience with various file-sharing platforms such as ShareFile or OneDrive

* Familiarity with Microsoft Purview DLP or compliance tooling

* Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

* Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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