Lead Engineer - Security Operations

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At MediaKind, we're reshaping the future of streaming video—and we're moving at incredible speed. Our cloud-native, agile technology enables customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale premium streaming experiences, removing traditional barriers to innovation and growth.
We’re on a mission to transform how the world watches video: making every moment extraordinary, personalized and valuable for content owners and their consumers.
Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining how media experiences come to life. Our award winning products simplify complex operations, enabling customers—from iconic sports brands to innovative broadcasters and content owners—to focus purely on storytelling, and growth. By replacing legacy complexity with cloud-connected solutions, we ensure speed, simplicity, and commercial transparency. You’ll be joining a team that values practical thinking over buzzwords, and velocity over bureaucracy.
Beyond technology, our true strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a passionate community of creators, developers, and artists who love what they do. Together, we’ll redefine the art of streaming.
If you're ready to build what’s next in streaming—and do it with a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and builds with intent—come make it happen with us.

Position Overview: IT Security Analyst / Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Security Operations

MediaKind is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join its Global Security Operations team. In this role, you will provide security operation support using established tools and processes, managing 24x7 operations for MediaKind’s worldwide IT landscape.
Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the MediaKind Global Security Operations, ensuring continuous (24x7, 365 days) response to security alerts and incidents, and maintaining the security of the IT environment.
• Monitor and manage security events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, preferably Sentinel SIEM or Splunk.
• Perform malware analysis and threat intelligence activities, including analysis of zero-day vulnerabilities.
• Manage a range of IT security tools, such as Network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Host IDS, Antivirus solutions, firewalls, encryption tools, and security certificates.
• Ensure optimal operation and management of host security products, including Defender, Symantec, Cylance, and email security systems.
• Monitor IT security incidents using various monitoring tools, conduct triage, and respond appropriately.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and infrastructure management, performing periodic scans to identify and address security risks.
• Secure and harden Windows, Unix/Linux operating systems, and network devices, maintaining minimum baseline controls across the IT landscape.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of incident management processes and proficiency with ticketing tools.
• Carry out routine security functions for risk detection, prevention, and response.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with endpoint security solutions such as Antivirus (Defender, CrowdStrike, McAfee), Host-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (HIDS/HIPS), patch management, and log reviews.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and ability to conduct regular scans.
• Understanding and experience in securing and hardening Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, as well as Python scripting.
• Familiarity with infrastructure security, including perimeter security and host-based security tools such as Fortinet products, next-generation firewalls, IPS, crypto VPNs, and secure endpoint security solutions.
• Experience with Sentinel SIEM/Splunk, Defender, CrowdStrike, McAfee, Symantec endpoint security, email security solutions, Nessus/Qualys Guard vulnerability scanners, and mobile device management and security.

Preferred Skills
1. Operation of SIEM tools, including log integration and parsing capabilities
2. Management of perimeter security tools and Unified Threat Management (UTM) systems, such as next-generation firewalls and proxy servers
3. Host-based security and vulnerability management using tools like Tenable, Rapid7, Nessus, and custom scripts
4. Deployment and implementation of ISMS/ISO27001 frameworks and GRC processes
5. Experience supporting hybrid and cloud-based infrastructure
6. Security product/tool certifications
7. Scripting proficiency in Python, Linux, and PowerShell
8. Security operations monitoring and support experience using SIEM tools and case management
9. Experience handling HIPS, antivirus, malware defense tools, and VPN clients
10. Provide security assurance support for technical compliance, compliance monitoring, and vulnerability scanning
11. Asset management

Educational Qualification & Certification:

• Graduates with Technical Certification/Security Product certification.
• Minimum of 12-18 Years of experience in IT, Network and Security

Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers and our business. Everyone’s identity, background and life experiences add to the MediaKind story and we welcome all.
Our goal is to help increase diversity across the Media Broadcast industry, so we aim to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
To learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives visit: https://www.mediakind.com/life-at-mediakind/