Cyber Security Engineer - Senior

Job Overview

We are seeking a resourceful and forward-thinking Cybersecurity Engineer - Senior to join the Cybersecurity Operations team. This role acts as a subject-matter expert and advisor across a variety of cybersecurity initiatives and serves as a critical liaison between project teams, business stakeholders, and technical units including Security Operations Center (SOC), Data Loss Prevention, Compliance, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Governance, IAM, Systems and Network Engineering, Software Development, and third-party vendors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in networking, system administration, and programming, coupled with a passion for advancing cybersecurity practices within an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define security scope and requirements for assigned projects, including functional and non-functional security needs.
• Develop and execute security test cases aligned with project objectives.
• Implement and manage cybersecurity tools and platforms.
• Onboard data sources to the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
• Design and automate playbooks and processes within a Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies, standards, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity capabilities and solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identify security gaps and recommend best practices to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
• Monitor emerging threats and assess their potential impact.
• Manage and troubleshoot cybersecurity tools across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT or networking, with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity.
• At least 2 years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience in two or more of the following domains:
  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • SIEM, log management, network security and monitoring
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Vulnerability management
  • SOAR and automation
  • IAM/PAM
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Threat Intelligence and UEBA
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting cybersecurity tools in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in creating detailed technical documentation for security solutions and operational processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Proven ability to collaborate with distributed teams and influence cybersecurity best practices.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or other recognized security certifications are strong assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.