Job Description
Join our elite security team at CyberGuard Solutions! We're seeking a visionary Senior Security Engineer to architect and implement cutting-edge protection strategies for Fortune 500 clients. In this pivotal role, you'll safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation in our security operations center (SOC). Our collaborative culture values continuous learning and offers unparalleled opportunities to work with emerging technologies like AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust architectures.
What you'll love: Competitive compensation, flexible remote options, annual security certifications budget, and quarterly hackathon challenges. Enjoy our downtown SF office with panoramic bay views and state-of-the-art security labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust security frameworks including IAM, SIEM, and encryption protocols
- Lead incident response for critical breaches using MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for cloud/on-prem systems
- Develop automation scripts for threat detection and remediation (Python/PowerShell)
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct security awareness training
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines
- Stay current on emerging threats and contribute to threat intelligence sharing
Qualifications
- 8+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in leadership roles
- CISSP, CISM, or OSCP certifications required
- Expertise in AWS/Azure security and cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Splunk, and CrowdStrike
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Proven incident response handling (DFIR experience)
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Excellent communication skills for executive stakeholder reporting