Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Title: Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Engineer to manage and enhance our organization’s cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with endpoint security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and SOC coordination, along with a solid understanding of modern security frameworks and best practices.

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Key Responsibilities

Endpoint & Threat Protection

•            Manage and optimize endpoint security solutions including ThreatLocker, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Huntress, and Field Effect

•            Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, threats, and suspicious activities

•            Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions

•            Continuously improve endpoint protection strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles

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Vulnerability & Risk Management

•            Operate and manage vulnerability assessment tools such as Tenable

•            Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure

•            Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely patching and risk mitigation

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Identity & Access Security

•            Administer MFA and identity protection solutions (e.g., Duo)

•            Monitor and audit user activities using tools like ADAudit Plus

•            Enforce least privilege access and identity governance best practices

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Security Monitoring & SOC Coordination

•            Review and analyze SOC reports from external security providers

•            Correlate alerts across multiple security tools and platforms

•            Drive incident response actions based on findings

•            Enhance detection rules, playbooks, and response workflows

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Security Awareness & Compliance

•            Manage security awareness programs using platforms like KnowBe4

•            Conduct phishing simulations and track user risk metrics

•            Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards

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Data Protection & Encryption

•            Manage endpoint encryption using BitLocker

•            Oversee backup and recovery solutions such as Cove Data Protection

•            Ensure data integrity, availability, and secure storage practices

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Reporting & Continuous Improvement

•            Prepare and present security reports, dashboards, and metrics

•            Provide insights into threat trends, vulnerabilities, and risk posture

•            Recommend improvements to security architecture, tools, and processes

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Required Skills & Experience

•            4-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering

•            Strong hands-on experience with:

o            EDR/XDR tools (e.g., SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)

o            Application control solutions (e.g., ThreatLocker)

o            Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable)

•            Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and threat hunting

•            Knowledge of identity and access management (MFA, auditing tools)

•            Familiarity with backup, encryption, and endpoint security practices

•            Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001

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Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)

•            Experience with MDR providers such as Huntress or Field Effect

•            Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP)

•            Relevant certifications: CEH, CISSP, Security+, AZ-500

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Soft Skills

•            Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

•            Ability to manage critical incidents and escalations effectively

•            Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

•            Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities