Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Skillable is a 100% remote and virtual tech company that’s modernizing the world of training. Come share your professional magic with highly talented, driven and fun colleagues who believe in the power of “skilling.” Experience what a true team focused on doing the right thing feels like! 

Our people and talent are what make us great and fun! We work together to create amazing solutions and experiences for our customers and their clients. We utilize our employees’ personal strengths to help our company grow and ensure our team is living their best, authentic life. We don’t just share our appreciation for our team members once a year with a branded mug—it’s shared on a daily basis. Our remote work environment blends the demands of work and life without the added pressure of commuting or feeling guilty about leaving early to visit the dentist. 

Come work with us and learn what teamwork and integrity blended with an emphasis on well-being and balance can do for your career! 

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will lead security initiatives, manage vulnerability programs, and enhance threat detection with a Managed SOC. Responsibilities include designing and implementing security frameworks and ensuring compliance. Monitor and attend to incident response and collaborate to protect systems and data, while helping to shape security strategies, implement new technologies, and improve Skillable’s security posture. 

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions such as SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems in alignment with SOC requirements. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and remediate security incidents, including root cause analysis. 
• Monitor and optimize the performance of security tools and integrations. 
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 coverage for high-priority security incidents. 
• Act as the escalation point for security incidents requiring advanced technical expertise or decision-making.
• Regularly review and validate SOC reports, alerts, and threat intelligence to ensure accuracy and relevance. 
• Work with internal teams to develop and maintain incident response playbooks and escalation procedures. 
• Analyze and respond to escalated security incidents identified by the SOC. 
• Lead efforts to enhance security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities in collaboration with the SOC. 
• Collaborate with the SOC to conduct threat simulations and tabletop exercises to test the effectiveness of incident response plans. 
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive vulnerability management program. 
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure timely patch management. 
• Continuously assess and refine the Zero Trust model to adapt to emerging threats and organizational needs. 
• Stay informed about newly discovered vulnerabilities, zero-day threats, and associated patches or mitigations. 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or PCI-DSS. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on SOC integration and security best practices. 
• Participate in security awareness initiatives to foster a security-first culture. 
• Document security controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with audit requirements. 
• Evaluate and recommend innovative security technologies to address evolving threats. 
• Support and promote the company values through positive interactions with both internal and external partners and customers on a regular basis. 
• Other strategic business initiatives or cross-functional project involvement as required. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on engineering and architecture. 
• Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and authentication technologies. 
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, and endpoint detection systems. 
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). 
• Demonstrated experience in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis. 
• Hands-on experience working with Managed SOCs, including tuning, integration, and optimization of SOC tools and services. 
• Expertise in implementing and managing security technologies, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), firewalls, and IDS/IPS. 
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell). 
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC. 
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security preferred. 
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred. 
• Familiarity with zero-trust security models and principles preferred. 

Salary Range 

The base salary for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 annually. This role is not eligible for Skillable’s corporate bonus plan. Consistent with applicable laws, compensation will be determined based on the candidate's level, relevant skills, qualifications, and experience along with requirements for the position and annual financial plans. 

Skillable is a distributed first team with employees working across the U.S., and we do not consider geography when determining compensation ranges. 

Please note that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Skillable reserves the right to modify this compensation range at any time. 

What’s in it for You?  Rewards and Perks 

We believe in providing a suite of benefits that ensure our employees know we appreciate them as people first.  Skillable wants to be a company that promotes physical, emotional and all around well-being through our benefit offerings! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: 

• Fully remote with a monthly stipend to pay for office services and supplies 
• Medical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, health savings account with generous employer contributions, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, EAP, group paid life insurance, group paid STD and LTD and voluntary life/AD&D insurance, accident and critical illness options. 
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, healthy lifestyle reimbursements. 
• Open PTO, Paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, caregiver leave and paid FMLA leave. 
• Friends and Family Friday to end our standard workweek at 2pm local time; Full company closure during the 4th of July holiday week. 
• Access to pet insurance; Access for employees and dependents to Skillable learning opportunities through our product and more!   

Working Conditions:  

The job conditions for this position are in a remote home office setting, requiring a space that supports privacy and focus to attend to regular and frequent video and voice calls. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Periodic travel may be required equaling up to approximately 10% of the time.

Skillable participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work int he U.S.  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.  

Skillable can only hire potential candidates with a primary residence in the following States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI.