Staff Security Operations Engineer

Staff Security Operations Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
• Understanding of best practices across multiple security disciplines/domains.
• 8+ years or more of proven experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years or more of proven experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.
• 3+ years of scripting/coding experience in any language (including Bash/PowerShell scripting). Previous experience in Python scripting would be ideal.
• Proven experience in security incident detection and response.
• Proficiency in using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Internet security issues, cloud architectures, best practices and threat landscape.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, especially with AWS services.
• Strong proven knowledge of web protocols, common attacks, and an in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, Certified Incident Handler) are strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in and lead cross team organisation wide projects.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify areas of improvement and executing the same in a multi team, multi business faceted stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detect and respond to security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze and investigate security alerts and events.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and mitigate security incidents.
• Participate in incident response drills and exercises.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and recommend improvements to prevent future incidents.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Own the roadmap items for security operations and be responsible for their execution.
• Identify areas of improvement within the security posture of the  organisation and create detailed roadmaps and execute the same.
• Manage technical as well as non-technical stakeholders and ensure security work items are delivered on time and in budget.
• Proactively train and upskill team members so as to uplift the entire team’s security standards.

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