Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team at Nexus Cyber Solutions, where innovation meets protection. We're urgently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to defend critical infrastructure against evolving threats in our San Diego headquarters. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and offers rapid career growth. This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact at a top tech company recognized for industry-leading security practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust security architectures across cloud and on-premise environments
- Lead incident response operations for high-priority security events
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop security automation solutions using Python and Ansible
- Maintain compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
- Mentor junior engineers and drive security awareness initiatives
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for secure CI/CD pipeline integration
Qualifications
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with 3+ in senior roles
- CISSP, CEH, or OSCP certification required
- Expertise in AWS/Azure security services and network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Strong knowledge of threat hunting techniques and SIEM platforms
- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proven track record in developing security policies and procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field