# Security Engineer II

**Company:** [Metropolis](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/metropolis)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $115k – $160k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Crowdstrike, Trend Micro, Proofpoint, Qualys, Jumpcloud, AWS, Atlassian, Knowbe4, Automox, PowerShell, Python, Windows, macOS
**Posted:** 2026-06-24

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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