Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1761650842

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Cybersecurity Engineer role involves safeguarding the organization's systems, networks, and data through the design, implementation, and monitoring of security measures. The position requires a skilled professional to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with various security standards. This is a remote position aimed at enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture. The candidate will collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, and endpoint protection.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats.
  • Investigate, document, and respond to security incidents and breaches.
  • Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Conduct security awareness training for employees.
  • Manage IAM (Identity and Access Management) systems and privilege controls.
  • Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2.
  • Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Perform regular audits of systems and applications to detect security weaknesses.

Key Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network security, encryption, and firewalls.
  • Hands-on with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack, or Sentinel).
  • Knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).
  • Experience in Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with Incident Response and Threat Intelligence platforms.
  • Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Understanding of ethical hacking, malware analysis, and intrusion detection.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools.
  • Certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / PenTest+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP / CISM / CISA, AWS Certified Security Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Security Engineer Associate.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Hi
This is Chandra from Stratginc ,We have Immediate requirements for Cybersecurity Engineer which is a remote position to our direct client . If you have any consultants Please share a resume .

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Professional responsible for safeguarding the organization s systems, networks, and data. The candidate will design, implement, and monitor security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents to ensure robust protection of IT assets.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, and endpoint protection.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

  • Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats.

  • Investigate, document, and respond to security incidents and breaches.

  • Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.

  • Conduct security awareness training for employees.

  • Manage IAM (Identity and Access Management) systems and privilege controls.

  • Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2.

  • Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Perform regular audits of systems and applications to detect security weaknesses.


Technical Skills Required:

  • Strong understanding of network security, encryption, and firewalls.

  • Hands-on with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack, or Sentinel).

  • Knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).

  • Experience in Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

  • Familiarity with Incident Response and Threat Intelligence platforms.

  • Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

  • Understanding of ethical hacking, malware analysis, and intrusion detection.

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools.


  • Certifications preferred:

    • CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / PenTest+

    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    • CISSP / CISM / CISA

    • AWS Certified Security Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Security Engineer Associate