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Senior Security Engineer

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Job Description

**12 month extendable contract

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Security Engineers to support cybersecurity operations across endpoint protection, identity security, and network detection platforms. This role is hands-on and operational, focused on monitoring, detection, response, and continuous improvement of security controls across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and manage security platforms including EDR/XDR, MDM, SIEM, PAM, and NDR tools
  • Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across multiple systems
  • Analyze logs and telemetry to identify threats, anomalies, and indicators of compromise
  • Review and optimize firewall and WAF rules to strengthen security posture
  • Perform system hardening in line with security best practices and benchmarks
  • Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and security gaps
  • Tune detection rules and improve alert fidelity to reduce false positives
  • Maintain documentation for incidents, processes, and configurations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations and monitoring capabilities

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or security engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne)
  • SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
  • PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
  • NDR tools (e.g., Darktrace, Vectra)
  • Experience with endpoint security and device management (MDM)
  • Solid understanding of network security concepts, protocols, and attack techniques
  • Experience reviewing and tuning firewall and WAF configurations
  • Familiarity with incident response frameworks and processes
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation
  • Experience in enterprise or SOC environments

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Job ID: 147373653

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