Security Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement network and cloud cybersecurity solutions for complex, ambiguous problems.
• Identify short-term risk mitigation strategies while driving systemic improvements.
• Support organizational cybersecurity goals and influence team projects with sound technical judgment.
• Maintain and optimize network and cloud security tools through timely patching, proactive monitoring, and automation of repetitive tasks.
• Implement robust alerting systems and streamline architectures to reduce operational overhead.
• Conduct user experience testing for all changes and communicate proactively with stakeholders.
• Detect and respond urgently to technical security issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Leverage AI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 2+ years of direct experience with Cybersecurity tools selection, design, deployment, maintenance, and operations.
• 2+ years of direct engineering experience with Network and Cloud Security solutions (IDS, IPS, WAF, DDOS Mitigation, CDN, SIEM, SWG, SASE, ZTNA, CASB, etc.).
• Working knowledge of networking and cloud security knowledge & concepts.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST 800-53).
• Experience with secure design principles, cybersecurity capabilities, and networking fundamentals.
• Automation experience desired (Python, scripts, Ansible, Salt, etc.).

Education & Certifications

• 4-year college degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity (or equivalent).
• Security certifications (Security+, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP, CDPSE, GIAC/SANS, or equivalent).
• Cloud certifications (CCSP, CCSK, Cloud+, AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Operating System certifications (MCSE, RHCE, Linux+, Server+, or equivalent).
• Network certifications (Network+, CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical foundation in security engineering, with working knowledge of network and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrable emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and self-regulation.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Resourceful, creative, innovative, results driven, collaborative, and adaptable.
• Ability to work in a complex demanding environment by drawing on a pool of technical experience, business understanding, and good judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while working across multiple projects.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Effective listener who engages with stakeholders to understand their requirements and infer practical solutions.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.