Job Description
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier? At CyberGuard Solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Security Engineer to join our elite Information Security team in San Diego, CA.
We are a fast-paced, innovative organization committed to protecting critical infrastructure and client assets from evolving cyber threats. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our security architecture, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about ethical hacking, threat hunting, and building robust security postures, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible remote and hybrid work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
- State-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and technology stack.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise security architecture, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents within the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure rapid threat neutralization.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews to identify potential weaknesses before they are exploited.
- Develop and execute security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Manage and tune SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
- Provide security training and awareness programs to employees to foster a culture of security.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or a related field.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CISM are highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and incident response platforms (e.g., FireEye, Sentinel).
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common attack vectors.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.