Senior Security Engineer Overview
- The Senior Security Engineer will lead cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic financial services environment, ensuring robust security controls and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture and support regulatory and audit requirements.
- Design and implement enterprise security solutions across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity domains.
- Contribute to strategic security initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness and protecting organizational assets.
- Utilize expertise in ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls to align security frameworks.
- Work within a hybrid environment, offering flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
- Provide technical leadership in incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection engineering.
- Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and governance materials to ensure compliance.
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies to recommend improvements and strengthen security maturity.
Senior Security Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security controls across various domains, including cloud and network security.
- Lead security engineering initiatives, ensuring secure design recommendations and operational support of security technologies.
- Manage identity security controls, including multi-factor authentication and privileged access management.
- Optimize security tools and platforms, including SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, and risk prioritization.
- Support incident response activities, including threat hunting and forensic analysis.
- Develop and maintain security procedures, technical baselines, and implementation guidance.
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for systems and applications.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security requirements into operational processes.
Senior Security Engineer Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including security engineering and architecture.
- Experience with enterprise security technologies across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity domains.
- Strong knowledge of security tools, including SIEM, EDR/EPS, and vulnerability scanners.
- Proficiency in securing cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and IDS/IPS technologies.
- Experience supporting security programs within regulated industries such as financial services.
- Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence security outcomes.