Senior IT Security Engineer
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NPRCybersecurity
Remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPRFull-TimeSenior
Salary125,000 - 152,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in an information security, security engineering, or infrastructure security role; 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevSecOps, secure software development, or automated CI/CD security pipeline integration.
- Required Skills
- AWSPythonBash
Requirements
- Have 5+ years of experience in information security, security engineering, or infrastructure security.
- Have 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevSecOps, secure software development, or automated CI/CD security pipeline integration.
- Bring hands-on experience administering SIEM tools such as Splunk, EDR or anti-malware tools, and vulnerability management systems.
- Have experience securing multi-cloud environments using AWS and/or GCP and understand cloud security posture management.
- Have practical knowledge of networking concepts and securing perimeter devices such as Cisco hardware.
- Demonstrate cross-functional technical communication, documentation, and experience assisting development teams with security remediation.
- Be able to interpret automated scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities, and formulate remediation plans.
- Be able to write utility scripts in Python, Bash, or similar languages to automate security checks or integrate tools.
- Be proficient in building custom queries and alerts in SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, or have equivalent work experience.
- Preferred: hold CISSP, GIAC, or specialized cloud/DevSecOps credentials, or have equivalent practical experience.
- Preferred: have experience with Infrastructure as Code, network automation tools, or secure workflows for generative AI tools or LLMs.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain secure-by-design frameworks across cloud, infrastructure, and application ecosystems.
- Review and approve security architecture designs for internal systems, cloud platforms, and third-party integrations.
- Design and maintain automated security pipelines that scan Git repositories for vulnerabilities.
- Manage security lifecycles in AWS and GCP environments to support continuous compliance and threat mitigation.
- Own the end-to-end vulnerability management program and prioritize remediation across enterprise systems.
- Assess emerging technologies, including security-focused LLMs and AI workflows.
- Use Splunk to develop dashboards, write queries, and automate reporting for real-time threat intelligence.
- Deploy, recommend, and test EDR, enterprise antivirus, and perimeter security controls for Cisco networking devices.
- Partner with internal technology and business teams to address security gaps and provide cybersecurity expertise.
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