Job Description
SentinelGate Systems is a leader in advanced threat intelligence and cloud infrastructure security. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite Incident Response team in the heart of Arlington's tech corridor. You will be at the front lines of protecting global enterprise networks against sophisticated adversaries, utilizing cutting-edge SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies to neutralize emerging threats.
This role offers high visibility, the opportunity to work with top-tier security talent, and a culture that values innovation and proactive defense.
Responsibilities
- Lead incident response investigations, including root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
- Develop and maintain automated playbooks within SOAR platforms to streamline threat detection.
- Perform continuous threat hunting across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate 'Security-by-Design' principles into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and manage the lifecycle of security patches.
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for security incident logs and regulatory compliance reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response.
- Deep understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cybersecurity kill chains.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or OSCP are highly preferred.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for security task automation.
- Expertise with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) and network traffic analysis tools.
- Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.