Email Security

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze email traffic for threats such as phishing, spoofing, malware, and Business Email Compromise (BEC).
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of email security tools to protect against phishing, spam, malware, and other email-borne threats.
• Collaborate with the security operations team to analyze email security incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Implement and manage email security protocols including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Configure and maintain email security solutions (e.g., Checkpoint, Forcepoint, O365).
• Investigate and respond to email-related security incidents and alerts.
• Perform forensic analysis on suspicious emails and attachments.
• Maintain and update email filtering rules and policies.
• Collaborate with SOC and IT teams to ensure email security posture is aligned with overall cybersecurity strategy.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate email security solutions with other security and IT systems.
• Generate regular reports on email threat trends and incidents.
• Conduct awareness training for employees on identifying and reporting suspicious emails.
• Stay updated on emerging email-based threats and recommend proactive measures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders regarding email security best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of email security protocols and technologies, such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and email encryption.
• Hands-on experience with email security platforms and tools (e.g., Checkpoint, Forcepoint, O365).
• Knowledge of phishing techniques, malware delivery methods, and social engineering.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response workflows.
• Ability to analyze email headers and perform threat hunting.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Experience in enterprise environments with high email traffic.