Comcast Cybersecurity: Sr. Security Engineer

Comcast

Full-time - Mid Level

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Sr. Security Engineer at Comcast is a pivotal role within the Security Engineering team, focusing on overseeing vulnerability scanning operations and threat monitoring across a significant asset base. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and collaborative skills to ensure effective security measures in a dynamic digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vulnerability scanning operations, including setting up scans and monitoring executions.
• Review security events and prioritize the severity of threat attacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scanning operations and threat monitoring.
• Manage scanning performance metrics and report operational statuses.
• Support upgrades and migrations of the security toolchain.
• Create and manage dashboards, reports, and metrics related to security operations.
• Troubleshoot network and firewall issues affecting security tool activities.
• Configure security tools for effective authentication across various environments.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides for security tool challenges.
• Engage in knowledge sharing and collaboration within the security team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in dynamic vulnerability scanning and security monitoring in a medium to large-scale enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of major SIEM products (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
• Knowledge of major OS and cloud platforms, as well as their logging formats.
• Knowledge of networking, including firewalls, proxies, IP addressing, and routing.
• Knowledge of the NIST Framework.
• Familiarity with major endpoint and network security detection products (e.g. EDR, DLP, UTM).
• Familiarity with authentication mechanisms and troubleshooting authentication issues.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, iBoss, and Qualys preferred.
• Experience conducting security monitoring, triage, and incident response activities based on log anomalies.
• Hands-on experience with scan configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Basic scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced persistent threats and data loss prevention.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to cybersecurity.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Adoption assistance and childcare resources.
• Pet insurance and support for life milestones.
• Discounted digital TV and internet services for employees.
• Discounted tickets for Universal Resorts and free tickets to Universal theme parks.