Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Proxy

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Proxy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience
• Intermediate understanding of the security system development and infrastructure lifecycle and architecture, and systems design
• Proven experience with the tools utilized in assigned Proxy Cybersecurity function

Responsibilities

• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources and develop proactive solutions to maintain or improve security posture.
• Implement security policies to control Internet based traffic, protecting and defending internal systems from external attack(s) and insider threats.
• Work with application teams supporting the business to identify and fix issues related to Internet traffic flowing through the network perimeter security stack.
• Support functions, systems, and processes critical to meet regulatory, legal, and risk mitigation requirements.
• Lead testing efforts for systems and technology, coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing technical expertise in identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage the automated deployment of web proxy policies, ensuring smooth integration with existing infrastructure and minimal disruption.
• Define and implement tuning methodologies for systems and technologies, using advanced analytical techniques to maximize efficiencies.
• Develop and implement automation and orchestration of web proxy infrastructure to streamline security operations and response activities.
• Lead collaboration efforts with Cybersecurity and Technology teams to effectively implement and maintain security solutions for the organization.
• Lead improvement initiatives within Cybersecurity team, implementing best practices and optimizing processes to enhance security capabilities.
• Actively partner with vendor to optimize security products and/or drive resolution of complex support issues.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating architecture into technical requirements.
• Proficient level of critical thinking and problem solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience collaborating with various teams and leaders to achieve results.
• Prior experience seeking buy-in of others to align on processes.
• Ability to analyze and draw conclusions based on quantitative data from multiple sources.