Senior Security Engineer, Tool Implementation and Troubleshooting

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with expertise in implementing and troubleshooting security tools to enhance and support our security infrastructure. This role focuses on evaluating, deploying, and maintaining a suite of security technologies that protect our organization’s assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, hands-on tool deployment, and troubleshooting complex issues within various security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Tool Implementation: Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of security tools, ensuring they meet organizational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve issues with security tools in real-time to maintain their effectiveness, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal performance.
• Tool Evaluation and Testing: Research, test, and recommend new security technologies based on the latest threat landscape and organizational needs. Lead proof-of-concept (POC) projects to assess potential new tools.
• System Integration: Work closely with IT and other teams to ensure security tools are effectively integrated with various systems, including cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automation and Optimization: Develop scripts and automation processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of security tools, minimizing repetitive tasks and reducing time-to-response.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security tool configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent processes and knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other security teams, such as incident response and vulnerability management, to identify tool requirements, share insights, and improve overall security capabilities.
• Training and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert on security tools, providing training and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering, tool deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications for security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Tenable, or similar).
• Technical Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience with a variety of security tools, such as endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and network security tools.
• Deep troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software security solutions.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks related to tool deployment and management.
• Understanding of network protocols, cloud environments, and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS).
• Experience with …