Senior Cyber Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage escalated cybersecurity alerts and collaborate with internal stakeholders through ticketing systems.

• Analyze cybersecurity threats originating from emails, hosts, and networks.

• Act as a liaison for employees reporting cybersecurity issues.

• Identify and propose enhancements to improve detection capabilities and minimize false positives.

• Work alongside system and application owners to confirm and mitigate cyber threats.

• Develop and execute Security Orchestration and Automation strategies.

• Create, revise, and distribute Standard Operating Procedures.

• Comply with, update, and sustain cybersecurity playbooks.

• Collaborate with the Managed Services SOC to detect malicious activities, investigate escalated alerts to resolution, and support incident response efforts.

• Utilize next-generation security tools in tandem with Security Analysts to identify and address cyber threats.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity within a SOC environment.

• Background in Security Operations Center and Engineering roles.

• Proficient in staying updated with threat intelligence news and vulnerabilities.

• Experience in investigating phishing and email-related attacks.

• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Basic understanding of system and network security principles and technologies.

• Foundational knowledge of Networking, including TCP/IP and other protocols.

• Capability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and the MITRE/ATT&CK Framework.

• Proficient in prioritizing and managing workloads and deadlines in a tactical and project-oriented manner.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

• Experience and knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, Email Security, and Cloud Security platforms.

• Skills in scripting automation using Python or other languages.

• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Detection/Response, and Email Security.

• Experience in conducting risk assessments, penetration testing, and tabletop exercises.

• Background in protecting, investigating, and responding to Cloud Security incidents.

• Experience in technical writing.

• Previous experience or certifications in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in performing risk assessments, penetration testing, and tabletop exercises is preferred but not mandatory.

• Security-focused certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Generous employer match for 401K.

• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.

• Ample Paid Time Off.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Comprehensive wellness programs for the entire family, focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Support for industry-related certifications.

• Opportunities for professional training.

• A dynamic, ambitious, and enjoyable work atmosphere.

• Matching donation program.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• An employee-driven corporate giving program.