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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - SOC Lead - Urgent Hiring

Apex Cyber Defense
San Jose
Estimated Salary
USD 140.000 – USD 190.000
New
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are urgently hiring a top-tier Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in San Jose, CA. As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, so does the threat landscape. We need a proactive threat hunter and incident responder to safeguard our critical infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role offering Relocation Assistance for the right candidate. You will be the technical guardian of our enterprise data, working with cutting-edge SIEM and automation tools to prevent breaches before they happen.

Why Apply?

  • Relocation Package: We cover moving expenses to get you to the Bay Area.
  • Competitive Pay: Top-of-market salary with annual performance bonuses.
  • Modern Tech Stack: Work with Splunk, Sentinel, and custom automation scripts.
  • Flexible Culture: Hybrid work model with a focus on work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the 24/7 monitoring and triage of security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or similar).
  • Conduct deep-dive forensic investigations into security incidents and develop actionable remediation plans.
  • Design and implement Zero Trust network architectures and access controls.
  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network defense.
  • Active certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GCIH are strongly required.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and common network protocols.
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting.

Required Skills

Cybersecurity SOC SIEM Incident Response Penetration Testing NIST Compliance AWS Splunk Network Security Threat Hunting

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