Senior IT Security Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Security Engineer to play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's information systems and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our digital assets. If you possess strong technical expertise in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, and a proven track record of implementing effective security measures, we want to hear from you!

The Job:

• Security Implementation and Maintenance:
• Implement and maintain advanced security solutions and controls across our IT infrastructure.
• Configure, tune, and manage security tools.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Develop and implement remediation plans to address discovered vulnerabilities.
• Monitor security alerts and events, analyze potential threats, and respond to security incidents.
• Play a key role in the incident response team, helping to investigate and mitigate security breaches.
• Perform detailed technical risk assessments on systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Recommend and implement appropriate security controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Security Architecture:
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure IT architectures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security measures into systems and applications.
• Compliance and Policy Implementation:
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting security audits.
• Security Automation:
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate security processes and improve efficiency.
• Implement security orchestration and automated response (SOAR) capabilities.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Apply threat intelligence to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incidents, and processes.
• Prepare technical reports on security status, incidents, and recommendations for leadership.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
• Work closely with other IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of IT operations.
• Contribute to security awareness efforts by providing technical expertise and guidance to colleagues.

Requirements

The Person:

• Bachelor's Degree in CyberSecurity / Information Technology / Computer Science or related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in IT security.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Vast experience with Cloud and virtualized technology in environments such as AWS.
• Proven track record of AWS security auditing.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing security policy.
• Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nuclei and other open source tools.
• Deep understanding of authentication protocols and frameworks to include OAuth and AWS IAM.
• Have knowledge of the latest industry trends and best practices in information security.
• Experience in bug bounty programs, CTFs and/or having InfoSec certifications (OSCP, OSWE, Security+ or other technical certifications relating to security testing) will be an added advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and initiatives.