Security Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and implement enterprise-level security tools.

• Enhance and upgrade the existing security infrastructure.

• Engineer and provide support for production-grade security applications operating in Linux environments.

• Create automation, scripts, and tool integrations utilizing Python, Bash, Perl, Ansible, YAML, or comparable technologies.

• Examine network architectures, packet flows, and system telemetry.

• Investigate, prototype, and assess new security technologies suited for large enterprise operations.

• Generate technical documentation, which includes installation guides, diagrams, configuration manuals, and compliance documents.

• Work closely with the 24/7 GSOC to guarantee the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of security tools.

• Mentor junior engineers.

• Participate in team-level planning, setting direction, and establishing best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience.

• 8-10 years of pertinent experience in security systems.

• Experience in supporting and engineering enterprise-level security tools within large network environments.

• Strong practical knowledge of Linux systems, shell environments, and automation/scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl, etc.).

• Proven understanding of network architecture, routing, packet flows, and security telemetry.

• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, WAF, packet brokers, or endpoint/network monitoring systems.

• Capability to develop technical documentation and convey complex issues both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and security teams.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support.

• Technical leadership and mentoring skills.

• Competency to prioritize and manage multiple engineering tasks.

• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail.

• A self-motivated learner who adapts to new technologies and evolving threats.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Preferred experience with Gigamon, Corelight, Imperva WAF, Cisco Firepower, NetWitness, Zeek, Snort, Syslog-NG, or similar technologies.

• Preferred experience with Ansible, Docker, and YAML-based pipelines.

• Preferred experience in supporting or integrating security tools within a 24/7 SOC/GSOC environment.

• Preferred knowledge of secure system design principles, threat detection engineering, and packet analysis methodologies.

• Ability to obtain a SECRET or higher-level clearance if required by future program needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health savings accounts.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Disability coverage.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Legal plan.

• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Applicable federal and state sick leave.

• Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.