Role Purpose
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with a strong foundation in security incident response, infrastructure security, and expertise in a wide range of security tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on experience in securing enterprise environments, managing high workloads, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains. The role requires strong technical capabilities in Windows and Linux security, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and support security operations and projects in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct forensic analysis for both cloud-based and on-premise environments using industry-standard tools and best practices.
- Manage and fine-tune security platforms, including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), DLP, and CNAPP (Wiz, Prisma Cloud).
- Oversee the complete vulnerability management lifecycle using tools such as Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, and Tenable.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across security domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security, IAM, and PAM.
- Implement and enforce security hardening, configuration baselines, and compliance policies across Windows and Linux systems.
- Automate repetitive security operations tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to align on security best practices and governance.
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of incidents, workflows, response playbooks, and security improvements.
- Contribute to the development of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), including processes, tools, and team maturity.
- Support implementation of key Information Security projects and contribute to the future Target Operating Model for the function.
- Provide mentorship to junior security analysts and engineers to foster a strong learning culture within the team.
Skills Experience
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in information security, preferably in SOC, incident response, or security engineering roles.
- Advanced knowledge of both Windows (AD, DNS) and Linux operating systems, with proven hands-on hardening and configuration experience.
- Strong experience in threat detection, incident handling, and forensic investigation.
- Expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender (EDR), Wiz/Prisma (CNAPP), and DLP solutions.
- Proficient in scripting languagesPowerShell and Bashto support automation and tooling for security operations.
- Solid understanding of cloud-native security practices, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience with Identity Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as Azure PIM and CyberArk.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Preferred Certifications (Optional But a Plus)
- GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA)
- Microsoft SC Series (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- OSCP, CEH, CISSP
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