Job Description
About Apex Cyber Defense
We are a premier cybersecurity consultancy dedicated to protecting Fortune 500 clients from evolving digital threats. We believe in a Zero Trust architecture and proactive threat hunting. We are looking for a Senior Security Engineer to lead our blue team operations.
The Role
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain our enterprise security infrastructure. You will be the guardian of our data integrity, working alongside elite engineers to thwart sophisticated attacks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and deployment of SIEM solutions (Splunk, Sentinel) for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Conduct and oversee penetration testing exercises and vulnerability assessments across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Develop and automate incident response playbooks using Python and PowerShell to reduce Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
- Manage compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA requirements.
- Monitor security alerts, investigate false positives, and drive root cause analysis for security breaches.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on Threat Intelligence or Incident Response.
- Holder of CISSP, CISM, or GCIH certifications is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for security automation.
- Deep understanding of cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- Experience with Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) and endpoint protection (EDR).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.