Job Description
US Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and other individuals with valid U.S. work authorization.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with 12+ years of experience to protect enterprise systems and data across on-premises and cloud environments. This role leads security monitoring, architecture optimization, and incident prevention while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong technical expertise and the ability to translate security risk into actionable business decisions are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise and NGFW firewall design, implementation, and optimization, including SASE capabilities (SWG, ZTNA, CASB).
Oversee IAM platforms, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access using zero trust principles.
Utilize Microsoft security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents across hybrid and cloud environments.
Lead incident response, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and remediation to strengthen security posture.
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions and operational excellence.
Advise senior leadership on security risk, impact, and mitigation strategies.
Drive automation, process improvements, and mentor junior engineers to foster a strong security culture.
Required Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud and network security, security operations, SIEM/SOC, or insider risk management.
Strong hands-on expertise with firewall, IAM, cloud, and SIEM technologies, including Azure/Sentinel/Defender, Okta, Duo, Entra ID, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, OCI, and hybrid environments.
Deep knowledge of zero trust architecture, cloud security controls, and enterprise risk management.
Proven ability to analyze complex security issues and deliver clear, actionable remediation.
Experience developing and enforcing security policies, governance, and compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, KQL, Ansible).
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with strong ethical standards and business integrity.
