Job Description
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier?
Apex Cyber Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our elite Threat Detection team in New York. In this pivotal role, you will architect and maintain robust security architectures that protect our enterprise infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. You will work at the intersection of technology and strategy, ensuring our data integrity and compliance standards are uncompromised.
As a leader in the cybersecurity space, we offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that shape the future of digital security.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Protect millions of users from sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge tools like Splunk, Sentinel, and Kubernetes.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways to leadership and specialized certifications.
Responsibilities
- Monitor & Analyze: Conduct 24/7 monitoring of security events using SIEM tools to identify and respond to potential breaches in real-time.
- Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for advanced persistent threats (APTs) and malicious insider activity within the network.
- Vulnerability Management: Lead annual penetration testing initiatives and remediation efforts for identified security flaws.
- Incident Response: Spearhead the technical response to security incidents, coordinating with legal and executive teams to minimize downtime.
- Policy Development: Design and enforce enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Automated Defense: Develop Python scripts and automation tools to enhance detection capabilities and reduce manual effort.
Qualifications
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GCIH is required; Security+ is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in network security, SOC operations, or Penetration Testing.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
- Tools: Proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Communication: Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.