Cyber Security Engineer
- Memphis, TN, United States
$100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3–5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information security experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Security Engineering & Infrastructure
- Design, implement, and maintain security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and network security controls.
- Implement identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PAM, and Zero Trust security.
- Collaborate with IT teams to secure enterprise systems, networks, and applications.
Threat Detection & Incident Response
- Monitor and investigate security threats using SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.
- Conduct threat hunting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
- Develop incident response procedures and coordinate remediation efforts.
Vulnerability Management & Risk
- Perform vulnerability assessments and security risk evaluations.
- Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
- Support patch management, system hardening, and threat mitigation.
Cloud Security & Automation
- Implement security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Automate security monitoring and remediation using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.
- Integrate security practices into DevOps and CI/CD processes.
Governance & Compliance
- Support security policies, audits, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Apply NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS security frameworks.
- Maintain security documentation and support disaster recovery planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or information security experience.
- Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and TCP/IP.
- Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
- Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools such as CrowdStrike, Defender, or SentinelOne.
- Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, IAM, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Familiarity with security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC.
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, or Check Point firewalls.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and security best practices.
- Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, or security assessments.
- Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
- Experience implementing security automation and SOAR solutions.
- Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 security, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview.
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or HIPAA compliance requirements.
- Experience securing hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments.