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Principal Security Engineer
Company | Tekion |
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Location | United States |
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Salary | $210000 – $356000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within a SOC environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in security technologies (SIEM, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, etc.) and knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement security architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance requirements.
- Develop and implement robust IAM frameworks and architectures to manage user identities, access controls, and entitlements across the organization.
- Develop and implement security architectures and best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) to ensure data protection and compliance.
- Design and oversee the deployment of security solutions, including network security, application security, and cloud security.
- Proactively search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and potential threats within the network and systems.
- Work closely with DevOps, IT, and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and cloud deployment processes.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of malware samples to understand their behavior, functionality, and impact on systems.
- Use reverse engineering techniques to dissect and analyze malware code, identifying vulnerabilities and potential indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats and recommend improvements to processes and technologies.
- Provide guidance on security incidents and breaches, helping to develop response plans and recovery strategies.
- Educate staff on security best practices and promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.