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Security Engineer II

Security Engineer II responsible for monitoring and responding to security alerts, administering enterprise security tools, supporting vulnerability and IAM programs, and securing cloud environments. Requires 3+ years in cybersecurity or related fields and scripting experience.

115k – 160k
On-site3+ YOESecurity Engineering

About the role

What you'll do

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across multiple platforms
  • Improve threat detection capabilities through alert tuning, rule creation, and proactive threat hunting
  • Conduct forensic evidence collection and collaborate with external MDR providers
  • Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise security technologies and infrastructure integrations
  • Troubleshoot platform issues and serve as an operational escalation point
  • Support the vulnerability management program through identification, prioritization, and patch management
  • Support identity and access management initiatives, SSO integrations, and access investigations
  • Secure cloud environments, monitor findings, and implement cloud security controls
  • Develop scripts and API integrations to automate workflows and improve efficiency
  • Partner with the GRC team to provide technical support and documentation for audits

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, systems administration, or a related field
  • Experience investigating security incidents and responding to security alerts
  • Experience administering core enterprise security technologies
  • Demonstrate understanding of endpoint, network, identity, vulnerability, incident, and cloud security
  • Experience with Windows, macOS, and cloud-based environments
  • Ability to analyze logs and security telemetry across multiple systems
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
  • Possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, Proofpoint, Qualys, JumpCloud, AWS, Atlassian, KnowBe4, or Automox
  • Experience supporting PCI DSS, SOC 2, or other compliance frameworks
  • Experience with threat hunting, detection engineering, or security automation
  • Experience with cloud security in AWS environments
  • Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent

Skills

CrowdstrikeTrend MicroProofpointQualysJumpcloudAWSAtlassianKnowbe4AutomoxPowerShellPythonWindowsmacOS

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