Senior IT Security Operations Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the administration and enhancement of security tools, including S1, Tanium, Active Directory, Okta, and M365.

• Oversee endpoint protection, incident detection, and vulnerability management tools.

• Refine alerts and automation processes.

• Create and implement proactive security measures for detection, monitoring, and prevention of exploits.

• Examine threats and drive remediation efforts across IT and business teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to pinpoint security gaps and suggest improvements.

• Monitor newly emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits, translating findings into actionable security enhancements.

• Lead incident response from the initial alert through to resolution.

• Present findings and lessons learned to leadership teams.

• Mentor and coach Information Security Analysts.

• Facilitate quarterly tabletop exercises and security awareness training sessions.

• Provide after-hours incident coverage as part of a team of five.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in information security, encompassing security operations, threat investigation, or incident response.

• Certifications such as CISSP are preferred.

• Capability to design security-relevant infrastructure as code (IaC) is preferred.

• Practical experience with S1, Tanium, Active Directory, Okta, and M365.

• Proven experience administering and optimizing third-party and cloud-based security tools, including endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, WAF, and IAM.

• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.

• Experience in securing AWS cloud environments.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and best practices, including NIST, ISO, MITRE, NIST 800-53, PCI, CIS, and CSA CCM.

• Comfortable scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Experience utilizing threat intelligence services in a production environment.

• Ability to build trust and influence individuals at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

• Ability to clearly and practically articulate security risks.

• Capacity to remain composed and make sound decisions in ambiguous, high-stakes situations.

• Passion for mentoring analysts and sharing knowledge.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for bonuses.

• Paid leave for new parents to promote work/life balance and family bonding.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—EPO, PPO, and HSA options available.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.

• Flexible benefits package.

• On-site preschool available for employees' children.

• On-site gym accessible to all employees, catering to various fitness levels.

• Generous employee discounts.

• Casual dress code.