Cybersecurity Engineer III
About the role
This role is vital in investigating, responding to, and reporting on cybersecurity incidents. You'll maintain cybersecurity monitoring operations, perform incident triage, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend effective remediation strategies. Your proactive threat hunting and root cause analysis will help safeguard critical systems, ensuring stakeholders are informed and systems resilient.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, respond to, and report on cybersecurity incidents
- Maintain cybersecurity monitoring operations
- Perform incident triage
- Identify vulnerabilities
- Recommend effective remediation strategies
- Proactively hunt for threats and conduct root cause analysis
- Safeguard critical systems and ensure stakeholder awareness
Requirements
- Secret security clearance with IAT III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH)
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response, with at least 3 years hands-on with the Elastic Stack
- Expertise in cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment
- Proficiency with SIEM tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security tools
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and risk assessment
Qualifications
Top Requirements:
- Secret security clearance with IAT III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH)
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response, with at least 3 years hands-on with the Elastic Stack
- Expertise in cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment
- Proficiency with SIEM tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security tools
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and risk assessment
Skills
Expertise in cybersecurity threats, incident response, and advanced monitoring tools, with opportunities to lead and mentor within a collaborative environment.
Benefits
At Seneca Resources, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Pay
$60 - $67.31/hour
Schedule
N/A
Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.