Job Description
Defend the Digital Frontier with Apex Shield Solutions.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) in New York. In an era where data breaches are inevitable, we believe the best defense is a proactive and intelligent security architecture.
You will work at the intersection of technology and strategy, protecting sensitive client data and ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations.
Key Highlights
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000.
- Premium Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Growth: Annual budget for certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.) and conference attendance.
- Environment: Collaborative, high-performance culture in the heart of Manhattan.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
- Analyze threat intelligence and security logs to detect, investigate, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats in real-time.
- Lead incident response initiatives, conducting post-incident reviews to improve defensive posture.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify potential weaknesses.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering or SOC operations.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GCIH are highly preferred.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical findings to executive leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent security incidents.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
- Analyze threat intelligence and security logs to detect, investigate, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats in real-time.
- Lead incident response initiatives, conducting post-incident reviews to improve defensive posture.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify potential weaknesses.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering or SOC operations.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GCIH are highly preferred.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical findings to executive leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent security incidents.