Security Engineer (Zscaler, DLP)

Hiring near our Irving, TX Center of Excellence - hybrid work environment.

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team. 

About this role

As a Security Engineer at Gartner, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the security of our systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with the Enterprise Security Engineer to implement and manage a wide range of security solutions. Your expertise in Zscaler, network security, data protection, and cloud-based security will be essential in protecting Gartner's assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Enterprise Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security solutions across the organization.

• Manage and support Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) and network-based proxies to ensure secure internet access and protect against threats.

• Implement and manage data protection measures, including data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and cloud access security brokers (CASB).

• Configure and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).

• Deploy and manage host-based and endpoint security solutions to protect endpoints and servers.

• Evaluate and implement cloud-based security solutions to secure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments like AWS and Azure.

• Establish and maintain secure remote access solutions to enable secure connectivity for remote workers.

• Stay up to date with the latest security technologies and trends and make recommendations for improvement and enhancement of security controls.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation plans.

• Participate in security incident response activities and provide technical expertise during security incidents.

• Document security processes, procedures, and configurations to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

What you will need 

Strong security engineer professional with 2 + years’ experience of working on IT security projects in a fast-paced, time-bound environment.

Must have

• Strong knowledge of networking and security fundamentals, including TCP/IP, SSL, TLS, DNS, DHCP, NACLs, certificates, encryption, routing, switching, etc.

• Solid understanding of proxies, firewalls, zero trust networks, and VPNs.

• Good knowledge of cloud infrastructure (IaaS) in Azure and AWS, active directory, host-based firewall, and CASB.

• Familiarity with endpoint security solutions, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), anti-virus, etc.

• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with technical and business audiences.

• Proficiency in documentation and creating network/workflow/UML/Data flow diagrams.

• Skilled in technical troubleshooting across various aspects of security and network infrastructure.

• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions or escalations with minimal supervision in a dynamic and globally distributed team environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

 

Who you are

• Graduate/Post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Proven experience in implementing and managing security solutions in a corporate environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

• Self-motivated and driven to stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for maintaining a high level of accuracy in security assessments and documentation.

• Strong commitment to professionalism, ethics, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing security landscape.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation.

• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.

• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!

• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.

• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

• A hybrid work environment—enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.

• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.

• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.

• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.

• Parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Gartner Gives Charity Match.
  And much more!

#LI-Hybrid

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That’s why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 74,000 USD - 113,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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