Host Security Support Engineer III

Every day Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit debit prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies more than 1300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Summary of This Role

Evaluates tests recommends develops coordinates monitors and maintains information security policies procedures and systems including hardware firmware and software . Ensures that IS security architecture/designs plans controls processes standards policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS security . Identifies security risks and exposures determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents. Investigates and resolves security incidents and recommends enhancements to improve security. Develops techniques and procedures for conducting IS security risk assessments and compliance audits the evaluation and testing of hardware firmware and software for possible impact on system security and the investigation and resolution of security incidents.

Summary of This Role

Responsible for designing implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide security policies procedures and systems across endpoints and networks. Ensures that security architecture controls and processes are aligned with organizational standards and compliance requirements. Proactively identifies risks investigates incidents and develops strategies to strengthen defenses against emerging threats.

What Part Will You Play

• Evaluate test recommend and implement security solutions ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and compliance frameworks.

• Proactively monitor complex systems and respond to known and emerging threats using intrusion detection and prevention technologies.

• Conduct detailed investigations of security events by analyzing log data correlating feeds and triaging incidents across diverse environments.

• Lead incident handling processes including containment remediation and recovery activities.

• Stay current on evolving threats analyzing third-party solutions IT configuration changes and system architectures from a risk perspective.

• Design and configure enterprise security systems such as proxies remote access mail gateways intrusion prevention wireless security DLP SIEM and web application firewalls.

• Develop and maintain emerging threat models to assess vulnerabilities and recommend proactive countermeasures.

• Perform risk assessments and compliance audits in line with ISO PCI HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

• Create cost-effective secure solutions for system and application development embedding security concepts into design and deployment.

• Manage day-to-day access control and security operations across multiple platforms and tools.

• Partner with business stakeholders to align security initiatives with corporate policy risk tolerance and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to long-term strategies for penetration testing vulnerability assessments policy creation and continuous improvement of security posture.

What Are We Looking For in This Role

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field; or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 4 years of proven hands-on experience in Endpoint Security including but not limited to:

  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

  • SIEM

  • Database Activity Monitoring

  • Encryption technologies

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

  • Asset Discovery

  • File Integrity Monitoring

  • Application Control

• Hands-on experience in network operations engineering or system administration across Unix Linux macOS or Windows environments.

• Proven background in security operations intrusion detection systems Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and anti-virus log analysis.

• Familiarity with industry-standard security compliance programs (PCI SOX GLBA etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS GCP Azure or similar including deployment and integration of endpoint security solutions in cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA GSEC Network Security.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in endpoint and cloud security.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI SOX GLBA) and cloud security standards (CIS Benchmarks NIST ISO 27001).

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities

• Technical Expertise: A seasoned professional with deep knowledge of endpoint security and cloud security practices. Capable of resolving complex issues with innovative solutions.

• Job Complexity: Skilled in analyzing diverse data sets applying sound judgment and selecting effective methods for problem-solving.

• Collaboration: Ability to network with senior internal and external stakeholders providing expertise in endpoint and cloud security.

• Supervision: Operates independently with minimal day-to-day instruction; receives general guidance on new initiatives.

• Risk Assessment: Strong ability to identify communicate and mitigate risks in both endpoint and cloud solution designs.

• Industry Knowledge: Commitment to continuous learning of emerging threats cloud-native security tools and evolving compliance requirements.

• Incident Response - Knowledge and skills to contribute to all phases of Incident Response.

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