Senior Security Platform Engineer- EDR, Proxy

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

What will you do?

• Deploy and manage Endpoint Security Solutions such as: CrowdStrike, Netskope, Semperis.
• Smoothly transition and operationalize projects and products. This includes developing roles & responsibilities (RACI), completing product documentation and educating the teams who will be performing BAU (Business as usual) the day-to-day work.
• Analyze information systems utilizing various cybersecurity techniques and lead security initiatives and enterprise level projects implementing security solutions and performing POC/POV for new technologies.
• Support operations and maintenance of the Endpoint Security Solutions (CrowdStrike, Netskope, Semperis).
• Implement risk driven security controls and provide SME (Subject Matter Expertise) during Audit.
• Able to work independently with high degree of ambiguity and deliver expected outcomes, be focused on the end deliverables, and build trust with internal clients and peers.
• Responsible to deploy, support and maintain new and existing security technologies that are deployed within Sun Life and owned and supported by the team.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, adhering to defined SLA’s. Participate in teams 24x7 on-call support and be required to join major incident management calls to provide support and consultation.
• Identify risks to the business and recommend strategies to address those risks.
• Manage the capacity and resiliency of security systems protecting Sun Life’s internal and client data.
• Collaborate and build trust with security peers, vendors, and other Sun Life teams to enhance security posture and best practices.
• A change catalyst for Digital transformation, using JIRA, Confluence, estimating stories, setting definition of done, completing and tracking story updates and assignments.
• Smoothly transition and operationalize projects and products. This includes developing roles & responsibilities (RACI), completing product documentation and educating the teams who will be performing BAU (Business as usual) the day-to-day work.
• Document, update and maintain cyber security playbooks, policies and knowledge base articles used to support the established Incident Management and CSIRT processes.
• Continuously improve operational and security platform processes.

What will you need to succeed?

• An Information Technology University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5-7 years Information security and engineering experience with enterprise level security technologies in the one or more areas of: Perimeter, Endpoints, Crypto, Cloud, Email Security, Security Visibility, and Automation and Orchestration
• Minimum 3-year experience in successfully leading global information security projects.
• Experience with end-point detection and response, web content filtering technologies and active directory threat detection and response.
• Preferred:  Certification(s) in data network engineering and/or security:  CCNP/CCNP-Security, CCSP, CISSP, GIAC-GCIA, GIAC-GCED, Comptia, or equivalent security certification.
• Experience in managing 3rd party security service providers in delivering security services.
• Broad exposure to multiple security disciplines and in-depth exposure in Incident Response or Detection Engineering
• Knowledge of a broad range of security controls and risk management frameworks NIST & (ISO) 2700x standards
• Experience designing secure networks and endpoint systems.
• Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications.
• Experience with Windows and Linux based operating systems.
• Experience in deploying enterprise level technology via managed projects using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Knowledge of networking technologies, firewalls, web application firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, technologies, and methods.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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