Must have one or more of the following certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GPEN, PCNSE, OSCP
Must reside in one of the following states: NY, NJ, CT, VA, MD, KS, MO, OH, DE
The Senior Security Engineer will own the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firm’s comprehensive security stack. This is a hands-on, technical role focused on safeguarding infrastructure through proactive threat hunting, incident response, and rigorous security assessments.
Core Responsibilities
• Systems Management: Oversee and optimize firewalls (Palo Alto), SIEM (Sentinel), EDR, DLP, NAC, and Privilege Access Management (CyberArk/BeyondTrust).
• Incident Response: Lead investigations into security events from detection to resolution as a member of the Cyber Incident Response Team.
• Risk & Audit: Conduct vulnerability scans, technical security audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with client and industry standards.
• Proactive Defense: Execute malware analysis, threat hunting, and research into emerging exploit techniques.
• Architecture & Strategy: Participate in project reviews to integrate security best practices into new initiatives and maintain SOP documentation.
Technical Requirements
• Experience: 5+ years in IT Security with a focus on incident response and digital forensics.
• Network Security: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco devices, Palo Alto firewalls, and micro-segmentation (Illumio).
• Vulnerability Management: Proficiency with Tenable, Rapid7, or Nessus; experience with penetration testing tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit).
• Infrastructure: Deep understanding of Windows/Linux OS, Active Directory, M365 E5 security suite, and Azure.
• Automation: Ability to script in Python, PowerShell, or VB to streamline security workflows.
