Job Description
Join the Shield of Innovation
Are you ready to defend the digital frontier? Apex Cyber Defense is looking for a visionary Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite team in the heart of Dallas. We are not just a company; we are a collective of elite defenders protecting critical infrastructure and Fortune 500 assets. If you have a passion for Zero Trust architecture and a knack for hunting down threats before they strike, this is your arena.
Why You'll Thrive Here
- Elite Culture: Work alongside industry veterans in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Modern Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge SIEMs, SOAR tools, and cloud-native security.
- Impactful Work: Your code and strategies will directly protect millions of users globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement robust Zero Trust security frameworks to protect enterprise assets.
- Lead 24/7 incident response and forensic investigations for complex cyber threats.
- Manage and optimize SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar) for real-time threat detection and alerting.
- Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify system weaknesses.
- Develop and enforce rigorous security policies ensuring compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
Qualifications
- Hold a CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification (required for leadership track).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and defense.
- Deep knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings to executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement robust Zero Trust security frameworks to protect enterprise assets.
- Lead 24/7 incident response and forensic investigations for complex cyber threats.
- Manage and optimize SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar) for real-time threat detection and alerting.
- Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify system weaknesses.
- Develop and enforce rigorous security policies ensuring compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
Qualifications
- Hold a CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification (required for leadership track).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and defense.
- Deep knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings to executive stakeholders.