Senior Security Engineer

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer Overview

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• The Senior Security Engineer will lead cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic financial services environment, ensuring robust security controls and compliance with industry standards.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture and support regulatory and audit requirements.

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• Design and implement enterprise security solutions across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity domains.

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• Contribute to strategic security initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness and protecting organizational assets.

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• Utilize expertise in ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls to align security frameworks.

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• Work within a hybrid environment, offering flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

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• Provide technical leadership in incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection engineering.

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• Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and governance materials to ensure compliance.

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• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies to recommend improvements and strengthen security maturity.

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Senior Security Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

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• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security controls across various domains, including cloud and network security.

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• Lead security engineering initiatives, ensuring secure design recommendations and operational support of security technologies.

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• Manage identity security controls, including multi-factor authentication and privileged access management.

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• Optimize security tools and platforms, including SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions.

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• Conduct vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, and risk prioritization.

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• Support incident response activities, including threat hunting and forensic analysis.

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• Develop and maintain security procedures, technical baselines, and implementation guidance.

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• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for systems and applications.

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• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security requirements into operational processes.

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Senior Security Engineer Job Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

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• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including security engineering and architecture.

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• Experience with enterprise security technologies across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity domains.

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• Strong knowledge of security tools, including SIEM, EDR/EPS, and vulnerability scanners.

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• Proficiency in securing cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

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• Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and IDS/IPS technologies.

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• Experience supporting security programs within regulated industries such as financial services.

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• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.

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• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence security outcomes.

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