Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in the heart of Silicon Valley! Nexus Security Solutions is urgently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to protect our Fortune 500 clients' critical infrastructure. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to combat sophisticated cyber threats. You'll architect cutting-edge security solutions while working with industry-leading technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Our San Jose headquarters offers state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative teams dedicated to staying ahead of cyber adversaries.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive compensation package with equity
• Cutting-edge security lab access
• Direct impact on enterprise security posture
• Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced threat detection systems using SIEM and EDR platforms
- Lead incident response for high-severity security breaches
- Develop security automation scripts using Python and PowerShell
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement security-by-design principles
- Maintain compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
- Mentor junior security engineers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and network protocols
- Proficiency in security tools: Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike
- Experience with threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Strong problem-solving skills under pressure