Senior Security Engineer - Ardán Inc

About the Role

A Senior Security Engineer protects the organization's information assets through cybersecurity operations, security engineering, incident response, and strategic technology initiatives. This role collaborates with IT leadership, infrastructure teams, and third-party security partners to implement and mature the enterprise cybersecurity program while supporting compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations
  • Investigate, triage, document, and prioritize security events.
  • Execute approved containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
  • Maintain incident records, evidence collection, and executive reporting.
  • Continuously improve detection quality by reducing false positives.
• Security Engineering & Strategic Initiatives
  • Plan, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise security technologies.
  • Develop security playbooks, automation, and standard operating procedures.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.
  • Partner with IT teams to embed security into new solutions and projects.
  • Support vulnerability scanning, remediation, and validation.
  • Tune SIEM, EDR, and security monitoring rules.
  • Participate in infrastructure, cloud, AI, and enterprise security projects.
  • Support implementation of strategic cybersecurity initiatives and roadmap objectives.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Support SOC 2, regulatory, and internal compliance initiatives.
  • Assist with development of security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Support phishing simulations and security awareness training.
  • Promote continuous improvement through risk assessments and control enhancements.
  • Collect audit evidence and validate security controls.
  • Participate in third-party risk and vendor security reviews.
  • Maintain security documentation, operational metrics, and compliance reporting.
  • Assist with audit remediation and control monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Security Operations, Security Engineering, or MDR environments.
• Experience responding to cybersecurity incidents and implementing enterprise security technologies.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred.
• Experience with IAM, encryption technologies, network security controls, and security monitoring tools.
• Proven experience leading risk assessments and remediation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Skills

• SIEM & EDR Platforms: SentinelOne / Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID
• SIEM Tools: Microsoft Sentinel / Splunk
• Cloud Platforms: Azure & AWS Fundamentals
• Operating Systems: Windows Server
• Vulnerability Management
• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP
• Frameworks: NIST CSF, CIS Controls & SOC 2
• Automation: PowerShell Security Automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, Microsoft SC-200, GIAC GISF / GCIH, CISSP, Microsoft SC-300, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP or CISM (or in progress), or equivalent industry certification.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices in CI/CD environments.
• Experience working in regulated industries.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance.
• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, or bend for an extended period (8 hours).
• Must be able to listen and speak clearly over the phone.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.