Cyber Security Engineer

$105,000 - $125,000/Yr

London Approach - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Security Engineer will lead cybersecurity projects, focusing on proactive threat identification and response, system auditing, and enhancing existing security measures. This role requires close collaboration with IT operations to secure the organization's data, systems, and infrastructure, leveraging deep technical expertise in EDR, SIEM, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure the EDR platform, including event investigations, policy updates, and agent management.
• Monitor and respond to security events via SIEM and Microsoft Azure, conducting thorough analysis of potential threats.
• Lead incident response, including mitigation, forensics, and post-incident recommendations to strengthen the security posture.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineers and Operations to ensure security best practices are followed in cloud design and implementation.
• Regularly audit vulnerability scanning tools, ensuring they are functioning correctly and aligned with security strategies.
• Improve and manage Splunk alerts, reports, and dashboards to enhance monitoring capabilities.
• Act as a security expert, advising business units on best practices for upcoming projects and implementations.
• Stay informed on external threat intelligence and adjust organization strategies to defend against emerging threats.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Audit teams to address certification tasks and client security inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4 or more years of experience as a security analyst or security engineer.
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.) are highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with EDR, SIEM tools, firewalls, MFA, NAC, and vulnerability management systems.
• Proficiency in Splunk, CrowdStrike, and/or Qualys.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud security practices is a plus.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to lead complex security initiatives and collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in managing security projects from planning to implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Azure cloud security practices is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance