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Junior Security Systems Engineer - TEKsystems
Systems Engineer
Join a Security Defense Engineering team as a Junior Security Systems Engineer, focusing on on‑premise security infrastructure, SIEM, DLP, and insider‑threat tooling while leveraging strong Linux and scripting skills.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot on‑premise security platforms, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Support and enhance SIEM and DLP tools used by Insider Threat, Global Fusion Center, and Data Loss Prevention teams.
- Develop and automate monitoring scripts (Python, Bash) to improve incident detection and response times.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional security analysts to integrate new data sources and refine detection rules.
- Participate in security incident investigations, providing technical expertise and evidence collection.
Requirements
- Strong hands‑on experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar).
- Fundamental knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python or Bash) for automation and log parsing.
- Understanding of insider‑threat concepts and data loss prevention strategies.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.