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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in the review, deployment, and hardening of Software as a Service (SaaS) Applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in implementing and managing robust security measures to ensure the secure configuration and compliance of SaaS applications, and be intrinsically motivated to learn new technologies and tools to move security forward within the CoStar Enterprise. Located in Washington, DC or Richmond, VA and offers a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

SaaS Security Configuration:

• Assess, design, and implement security configurations for various SaaS applications to meet industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration and utilization of SaaS solutions.

Continuous Monitoring:

• Implement and manage continuous monitoring solutions for SaaS applications to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
• Develop and maintain real-time visibility into the security posture of our SaaS environment.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure that SaaS applications adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to validate compliance with security policies and regulations.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Implement and manage IAM controls for SaaS applications, ensuring secure and efficient access to authorized users.
• Enforce the principle of least privilege and conduct regular reviews of access permissions.

Security Automation and Orchestration:

• Develop and implement automation and orchestration processes to streamline security configurations and responses within the SaaS environment.
• Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and reduce security risks.

Incident Response and Forensics:

• Collaborate with the incident response team to develop and execute response plans specific to SaaS-related security incidents.
• Conduct forensic investigations to identify the root cause of security incidents within the SaaS environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college (preferably in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field)
• A track record of commitment to prior employers
• 5+ years total experience in engineering, including a minimum of 3 years in Security specific roles
• Proven experience in implementing and managing SaaS posture management solutions.
• Strong understanding of SaaS security principles, including configuration management and access controls.
• Experience with SaaS application integration and deployment.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with IAM principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Experience with leading SaaS platforms, such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, etc. Scripting and automation skills for SaaS security tasks.

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer generous compensation and performance-based incentives, invest in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Our benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, life, legal, and supplementary insurance, mental health counseling services, commuter and parking benefits, 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, on-site fitness center and reimbursement for fitness center membership costs, access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups, and complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer will be responsible for the service design, build and documentation all key elements of Hertz IAM and supporting infrastructure and services that are part of the overall authentication and authorization infrastructure of Hertz. It is incumbent upon the Identity and Access Management Senior Engineer to ensure uniformity of services, adherence to standards, and consistency of infrastructure delivery. The Senior Engineer works with external partners to deliver quality services to Internal and External Customers. The Identity and Access Management Senior Engineer is also responsible for providing daily support and maintenance for Hertz’s Global IAM Infrastructure.

Follow the deployment processes, which includes Build and Transition of all new initiatives, and includes phase gates reviews for key stakeholders, Maintains an understanding of all current and emerging Identity and Access Management technologies, open system standards, management technologies as they relate to the support of Hertz infrastructure, Identifies and assumes an ownership role of Identity and Access Management Infrastructure, project delivery and security management, Provide leadership and act as a senior level mentor and provide support to technical personnel for any/all issues regarding service design, implementation, education and support of Identity and Access Management infrastructure and availability, Stays current on regional application and infrastructure projects to maintain effective availability and global consistency amongst regional infrastructure, integration, and configuration, Gathers project/application requirements from customers and stakeholders, Help define support requirements and management infrastructure, Develops, documents, and supports scripts required to deliver a variety of Identity synchronization solutions., Ensures that third party solutions follow all Hertz standards, Provides senior management and general staff with accurate and complete status information, Sponsors, orchestrates, and implements technology pilots to evaluate emerging technologies and their applicability in support of Hertz business requirements and strategic goals., Adheres to all current Change and Problem management policies and procedures, Additional responsibilities include participation in global 7x24 support model, planning and organization of projects, tasks, and support initiatives as assigned

Core Technical Skills Required:

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant practical experience in Identity and Access Management production support of large-scale, global environments supporting over 20,000 users and globally diversified application authentication requirements., Experience in Saviynt Identity Cloud platform or similar technology including but not limited to configuring UAR, application access, and SOD, Understanding of B2B and B2C identity management, Experience with Identity Management Solutions such as Azure and Okta, Experience in Active Directory (AD) and working knowledge of tools currently available to support AD, Experience with Microsoft 365 integration and provisioning including Azure AD and AD Connect, Experience in Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPO), Experience implementing AD audit, logging, and monitoring policies, Experience in MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, Experience with implementing and supporting Public Key Infrastructures including Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and external PKI providers, Experience with implementing role-based access, Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and understanding of VBScript, Knowledge of Web authentication such as OAuth, API-token, OpenID, SAML, REST, Directories, etc., Experience with Identity Management Solutions such as Azure and Okta, Knowledge of web authentication such as OAuth, API-token, OpenID, SAML, REST, Directories, etc., Possess a working knowledge and experience with Privilege Access Management solutions, Knowledge of Windows Server version 2016 and above, as well as Microsoft client operating systems, General Skills and Competencies Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and/or equivalent experience, Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, Project management skills and global experience, Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, Ability to establish and maintain high levels of client trust and confidence, A proven track record of driving the delivery of large, complex IAM projects, Experience with the application of problem-solving methodologies to understand and solve challenging problems, Empathetic perspective on the customer point of view

We expect the starting salary to be around $125,000 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience, What You’ll Get:

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental , Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental & Vision plan options, Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching, Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program for employees & family, Educational Reimbursement & Discounts, Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness, Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

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Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

This role is client-facing and requires the Principal Consultant to lead and produce deliverables based on reactive services client engagements. The Principal Consultant will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders (Admins, C-Suite, etc) to manage incident response engagements and provide guidance on longer term remediation.

• Perform reactive incident response functions including but not limited to - host-based analysis functions through investigating Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity
• Investigate data breaches leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and custom Crypsis investigation tools to determine source of compromises and malicious activity that occurred in client environments
• Manage incident response engagements to scope work, guide clients through forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations
• Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 20%)
• Mentorship of team members in incident response and forensics best practices

Your Experience

• 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
• Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals
• Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and have executed on a technical front
• Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response
• Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open source forensic tools
• Incident response consulting experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent military experience required
• Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically
• have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
• have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
• be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution
• have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products
• be collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team.  Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture.

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Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $151,400/yr to $208,100/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

*Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No.

Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.*