Cyber Security Engineer

Description

Security Engineering & Infrastructure

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Manage firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and network security controls.

• Implement identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PAM, and Zero Trust security.

• Collaborate with IT teams to secure enterprise systems, networks, and applications.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Monitor and investigate security threats using SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.

• Conduct threat hunting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.

• Develop incident response procedures and coordinate remediation efforts.

Vulnerability Management & Risk

• Perform vulnerability assessments and security risk evaluations.

• Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities.

• Support patch management, system hardening, and threat mitigation.

Cloud Security & Automation

• Implement security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.

• Automate security monitoring and remediation using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.

• Integrate security practices into DevOps and CI/CD processes.

Governance & Compliance

• Support security policies, audits, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Apply NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS security frameworks.

• Maintain security documentation and support disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• 3–5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information security experience.

• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and TCP/IP.

• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike, Defender, or SentinelOne.

• Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.

• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, IAM, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Familiarity with security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC.

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, or Check Point firewalls.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and security best practices.

• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, or security assessments.

• Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.

• Experience implementing security automation and SOAR solutions.

• Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 security, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview.

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or HIPAA compliance requirements.

• Experience securing hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments.

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