Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Flexible / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $110,000 – $180,000
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design and manage advanced security systems that protect critical infrastructure. You will lead initiatives in threat detection, incident response, and penetration testing, while developing robust security architectures. This role requires a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in vulnerability management and enterprise security operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain SIEM and security monitoring systems.
- Lead threat detection, analysis, and incident response activities.
- Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and red/blue team exercises.
- Design and optimize enterprise security architectures.
- Perform regular security audits and compliance reviews.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security best practices.
Requirements
- 4–8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.
- Strong expertise in threat detection, incident response, and penetration testing.
- Hands-on experience with Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, and SIEM tools.
- Deep knowledge of network, application, and cloud security principles.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to respond to and mitigate real-world security incidents.
About the Opportunity
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on safeguarding systems and mitigating threats. You will be a key player in ensuring enterprise security posture, while also driving proactive detection and response capabilities.
Why Join
- High-impact role at the forefront of cybersecurity.
- Competitive compensation with strong growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead security initiatives across diverse environments.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering