Cyber Security Engineer

Company: London Approach Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

*Work Environment: *Hybrid - Onsite 2x per week

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*Job Type: *Direct Hire

*Employment Authorization: *U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Green Card holder

*Compensation: *Up to $125,000 - Based on relevant experience

*Overview*

The Security Engineer will lead cybersecurity projects, working closely with IT operations to secure the organization's data, systems, and infrastructure. This role will focus on proactive threat identification and response, system auditing, and improving existing security measures. A deep technical expertise in EDR, SIEM, and cloud security is required.

*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.

*Qualifications*
* 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.





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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
Compensation Package:
* Yearly pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
* Threat detection & response: 2 years (Required)
* Splunk: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Required)


Work Location: In person

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