Job Description
Are you a cyber warrior ready to defend the digital frontier?
Apex Shield Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our elite threat defense team. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement robust security frameworks that protect our infrastructure and client data from evolving cyber threats.
We are looking for a visionary professional who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking. You will lead incident response efforts, conduct advanced penetration testing, and collaborate with development teams to embed security into our software lifecycle. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to work on high-impact projects, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Threat Detection & Response: Lead the investigation and resolution of security incidents, utilizing SIEM tools and threat intelligence to mitigate risks in real-time.
- Penetration Testing: Design and execute comprehensive penetration tests and vulnerability assessments against web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
- Architecture & Hardening: Design secure network architectures and harden systems to meet industry standards (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Security Engineering: Develop and maintain custom security tools and scripts to automate threat detection and enhance operational efficiency.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to security policies and regulatory compliance requirements across all departments.
- Team Leadership: Mentor junior security analysts and conduct security awareness training for staff.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security and incident response.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Certifications: Active certification such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, or SANS GIAC is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting; deep knowledge of Linux and Windows internals.
- Tools: Strong experience with SIEM (Splunk, Elastic), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), and Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto).
- Cloud Security: Experience securing AWS or Azure environments.