Job Description
Are you ready to join the elite frontline of global digital defense? Vanguarde Cyber Defense is seeking a high-caliber Senior Security Operations (SOC) Engineer to lead our threat hunting and incident response initiatives. In this role, you won't just monitor dashboards; you will architect the systems that detect and neutralize sophisticated APTs and zero-day threats.
We offer a modern, high-velocity environment where innovation in security automation is encouraged and rewarded. You will work alongside industry experts, utilizing cutting-edge AI-driven telemetry to protect critical infrastructure and enterprise assets. This is a mission-critical role for a professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and possesses a relentless curiosity for the evolving threat landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex incident response lifecycles, from initial detection through to advanced forensic remediation.
- Engineer and fine-tune SIEM/SOAR detection logic to minimize false positives and maximize actionable intelligence.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting missions using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify latent adversaries.
- Automate repetitive security tasks using Python and Go to enhance the SOC's operational efficiency.
- Perform deep-packet analysis and malware reverse engineering to identify novel C2 communication patterns.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security guardrails into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
- Provide expert-level mentorship to junior analysts and lead continuous training simulations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in a high-maturity Security Operations Center or Incident Response team.
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or OSCP are highly preferred.
- Expert-level proficiency with EDR/XDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and SIEM solutions (Splunk, Azure Sentinel).
- Deep understanding of network protocols, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and operating system internals.
- Demonstrated ability to script security automations in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level briefings.