Senior Cyber Security Engineer

October 25, 2024

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New Light Technologies

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New Light Technologies is a consulting firm that specializes in delivering integrated services in data science, geospatial and remote sensing, software and systems engineering, cloud and managed services, and cybersecurity. They cater to a variety of sectors including agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, emergency management, and government, offering innovative solutions to complex challenges through their scientific and technological expertise.

Geographic Information Systems • Software and Database Engineering • Various IT Sevices including Help Desk and Staff Augmentation • Document Management Systems • Cybersecurity

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2001

🔬 Science

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will perform in-depth security assessments, penetration testing, and red team exercises to uncover system vulnerabilities. • Responsibilities also include overseeing incident response efforts, developing security policies, and driving large-scale security projects. • Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex security architectures, including multi-layered defenses for enterprise networks, cloud services, and hybrid environments. • Perform in-depth security assessments, penetration tests, and red team exercises to evaluate system vulnerabilities, both in traditional and cloud environments. • Conduct system vulnerability and compliance assessments and remediation across OS, Cloud, and Infrastructure as Code environments, with a strong emphasis on these areas over network scanning. • Oversee the development of security policies, procedures, and incident response plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS). • Coordinate and manage incident response efforts for major breaches, including containment, mitigation, and post-incident analysis to ensure lessons are applied for future prevention. • Drive large-scale security projects such as the deployment of advanced threat detection systems, encryption technologies, and security automation platforms. • Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats and evolving attack methods, advising on proactive measures to protect the organization’s assets. • Mentor junior engineers and analysts, providing guidance on advanced cybersecurity concepts, tools, and best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on security architecture and incident response. • Expertise in deploying and managing advanced security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and multifactor authentication (MFA). • Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), threat intelligence, and secure cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Demonstrated leadership skills in driving security projects and managing security teams. • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with excellent communication skills to present complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Relocation assistance • Vision insurance