Security Engineer

Ztek Consulting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ztek Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to drive remediation, embed security across SDLC, and protect systems, networks, and data. You will work with risk, engineering, and operations to implement security controls and best practices.

Responsibilities include threat modeling, security reviews, and securing CI/CD pipelines. Strong blockchain knowledge and cloud security experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of blockchain concepts (consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, tokens, cryptography).
• Familiarity with at least one blockchain platform (Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, Polygon).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, investigate, and assess security gaps across systems, applications, and cloud environments, recommending and implementing solutions to address them.
• Drive end-to-end security remediation efforts, prioritizing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in designing and documenting blockchain solution architectures with security best practices.
• Support secure integration of blockchain components with existing systems and APIs, aligning with enterprise security standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Conduct threat modeling, security reviews, and penetration testing to surface vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security mindset

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• We are looking for a skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, the individual will be responsible for driving security remediation efforts, resolving security issues, and identifying security solutions for identified gaps.
• The individual will work closely with risk and control partners, engineering and operations teams to embed security best practices across the software development lifecycle and ensure our systems, networks, and data are protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, investigate, and assess security gaps across systems, applications, and cloud environments, recommending and implementing appropriate solutions to address them.
• Drive end-to-end security remediation efforts, ensuring issues are tracked, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in designing and documenting blockchain solution architectures, ensuring security best practices are embedded from the ground up.
• Support the secure integration of blockchain components with existing systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Conduct threat modeling, security reviews, and penetration testing to surface vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), secrets management, and encryption practices
• Monitor security events and lead incident response efforts in a timely and effective manner
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
• Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen the overall security posture
• Support compliance efforts with relevant frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI-DSS
• Provide security guidance and training to internal teams to promote a security-first culture

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Foundational knowledge of blockchain concepts (e.g., consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, tokens, cryptography).
• Familiarity with at least one blockchain platform (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, Polygon).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic integration patterns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verba l communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development tools.
• Participation in blockchain hackathons, open-source projects, or relevant coursework.