Application Security Engineer

Xforia Global Talent & Technology Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xforia Global Talent & Technology Solutions is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to align security operations with corporate objectives, oversee the SOC, and drive risk-based strategy across the organization. You will work with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure secure delivery of initiatives.

This role requires mentoring a team of security professionals, designing advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, and reporting on compliance, KPIs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity engineering or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions and architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity program governance and align security initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Oversee SOC operations, ensuring up-to-date tools and processes.
• Mentor cybersecurity professionals and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop advanced threat detection and incident response protocols.
• Communicate security risks and status to executive leadership with clear KPIs.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Threat detection

Incident response

SOC operations

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure successful project delivery.
• Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulations, providing regular reports on security practices and compliance to stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols to ensure comprehensive protection and monitoring of our infrastructure.
• Effectively coordinate resources and manage project progress, addressing issues and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies for secure communication protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity cybersecurity systems.
• Oversee the operations of the SOC, ensuring it is equipped with the latest tools, technologies, and processes to effectively monitor and respond to security threats.
• Communicate critical security operations risks, strategies, and incident statuses to executive leadership, and prepare detailed performance reports with insights on compliance, effectiveness, and KPIs.
• Develop and implement strategies and governance frameworks for security operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals within the security operations domain, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through targeted training and development opportunities.
• Oversee and guide the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ Years experience in Cybersecurity engineering

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in cloud security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions and architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).