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Cyber Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to lead vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and the implementation of advanced security solutions. This role involves designing security frameworks, enhancing detection and response capabilities with tools like SIEM and IPS, and collaborating on strategies to address emerging cybersecurity challenges. Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and virtualized infrastructures is essential. U.S. residency is required, with Security+, CISSP, or similar certifications preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and threat modeling to identify areas for improvement and address critical exposures.
• Define and develop security requirements based on comprehensive risk assessments, testing, and analysis of existing systems.
• Design and implement technical solutions, including security integration plans that protect existing infrastructure and incorporate future capabilities.
• Create action plans and strategies for policy creation and governance, system hardening, security monitoring, incident response, and addressing emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Utilize security tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Regularly review current architectures and systems to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational security guidelines and policies.
• Monitor and analyze IPS/IDS logs and other security data to identify, respond to, and mitigate security incidents and exposures.
• Work with network and service operations teams on Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and physical firewall requirements and configurations to enhance platform security.
• Research and evaluate new security technologies to enhance system integrity, reporting, and compliance capabilities.
• Document and maintain consistent standard operating procedures for security tasks and projects.
• Collaborate with team leaders and management to design and execute maintenance programs, upgrades, and security-related initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats and integrate knowledge into actionable security strategies.

Position Requirements:

• U.S. residency is [required]{.underline}.
• 4+ years of security-focused experience.
• In-depth understanding of security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Proficiency with Windows Server (2012--2022) and Linux systems.
• Experience with virtualized infrastructures such as Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with tools like Alertlogic, Nessus, Splunk, Languard, Endpoint Central, or WSUS.
• Hands-on experience with antivirus/malware products and system hardening techniques.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with global teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight.
• Availability for on-call rotation to address security-related issues.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as PCI, SOC II, and HITRUST preferred
• CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or other security related certification preferred.

• Knowledge of Fax over SIP desired.

   

   

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $150,000. Range can flux dependent o