Our client is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to play a critical role in protecting enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure. This individual will serve as a key member of the security operations function, partnering closely with internal technology teams and an external Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify threats, investigate incidents, and drive remediation efforts. This role offers a balanced mix of hands-on security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, security tooling administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents escalated by a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Perform alert validation, threat analysis, evidence collection, root cause investigation, and containment activities
- Lead or support incident response efforts, including documentation, remediation coordination, and post-incident reviews
- Maintain accurate records of investigations, findings, response actions, and security recommendations
- Manage day-to-day vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability identification, prioritization, tracking, and remediation support
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and application teams to drive timely risk reduction efforts
- Administer and support enterprise security technologies, including endpoint protection, detection, and response platforms
- Assist with the optimization and maintenance of security services, policies, and operational controls
- Tune and improve security monitoring rules, detections, and alerting mechanisms to reduce false positives and improve visibility
- Develop and enhance security playbooks, response procedures, and operational runbooks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
- Security certification such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SecurityX, or equivalent
- 3+ years of cybersecurity, security operations, incident response, or related IT security experience
- Strong hands-on experience investigating security incidents and responding to security alerts
- Experience managing and supporting enterprise vulnerability management programs
- Experience working with endpoint security technologies, including Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions
- Experience collaborating with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to remediate security findings
- Experience documenting investigations, response actions, and technical findings
- Understanding of cyber threat actors, attack methodologies, threat detection, and incident response frameworks
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with ticketing systems, ITSM processes, and operational workflows
Preferred Qualifications:
- GIAC certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCED, or similar advanced cybersecurity certifications
- Experience working within or in partnership with a 24/7 SOC environment
- Experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies
- Familiarity with enterprise cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
- Experience supporting compliance frameworks and audit requirements
- Knowledge of threat hunting, security automation, and detection engineering concepts
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