Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Austin's thriving tech hub! We're urgently seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Engineer to defend against evolving threats and protect critical infrastructure. This high-impact role offers immediate start dates and competitive compensation in one of America's most dynamic tech markets. Work with cutting-edge technologies while making a tangible impact on digital security.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions
- Lead incident response procedures for security breaches and cyber attacks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across enterprise systems
- Develop and execute security automation scripts using Python or PowerShell
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Document security policies, procedures, and technical architectures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
- Active CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expert knowledge of network security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Proficiency in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and container security
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (MISP, AlienVault)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities