Security Engineer:

Kissi & Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissi & Co in San Francisco is seeking a Security Engineer to implement, maintain, and enhance security measures protecting our systems, networks, and data.

You will perform risk assessments, design defenses like firewalls and IDS/IPS, and collaborate across teams to bake security into the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar cybersecurity role.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Monitor and analyze security alerts, incidents, and reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

Risk analysis

Network security

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Encryption

Cloud security

Security frameworks

Incident response

Penetration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Firewall management tools

IDS/IPS tools

Encryption tools

Job description

Description

As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing security measures to protect our organization's computer systems, networks, and data. At Kissi & Co, we prioritize a proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Monitor and analyze security alerts, incidents, and reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and cybersecurity best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar cybersecurity role.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Bonus

• Experience with penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide security awareness training.
• Contribution to open-source security projects.