Job Description
Defend the Future of Digital Infrastructure
We are Apex Cyber Defense, a leading technology firm currently experiencing explosive growth. We are urgently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite security operations center. If you are passionate about protecting critical assets and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a massive impact.
Why Join Us?
- Urgent Hiring: We are scaling our team immediately to meet client demand.
- Hybrid & Remote Options: Based in Charlotte, NC, with the flexibility to work from Virginia or remotely.
- Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salary plus performance bonuses.
- Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with the latest tools in SIEM, Threat Intelligence, and Cloud Security.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with a Fortune 500 forward-looking company.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events across the enterprise network to identify and mitigate threats in real-time.
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to proactively identify system weaknesses.
- Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
- Develop and refine incident response plans and playbooks to ensure rapid recovery from security breaches.
- Ensure strict compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory frameworks (NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GCIH are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network engineering, or a related role.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud security architectures.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and security forensics.