Security Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Security Engineer to help protect our systems and data across multiple environments. The role emphasizes hands-on security engineering, threat detection, and incident response.

You will implement, monitor, and improve security controls to reduce risk and respond to incidents with speed and precision. The ideal candidate is proficient with PowerShell and Python, has experience with Entra ID and MFA, and can manage enterprise SIEM platforms such as CrowdStrike

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an information security role with hands-on security engineering responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with PowerShell and Python for security automation.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Experience with Entra ID and multi-factor authentication technologies.
• Experience administering CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM or similar enterprise SIEM.
• Recognized security certification such as CISSP or CEH.

Skills

3+ years information security

PowerShell

Python

MFA technologies

SOAR platforms

APIs automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

Entra ID

Job description

POSITION

Security Engineer

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3+ years prior experience in an information security role
• Demonstrated experience with PowerShell and Python
• BA/BS/ Bachelor's Degree or additional experience in leiu of
• Experience with Entra ID and multi-factor authentication technologies
• Experience administering and supporting CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM or comparable enterprise SIEM platforms.
• Recognized security certification (CISSP, CEH or others)

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Recognized cloud certification (CSSP, AWS CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK or others)
• Demonstrated understanding of authentication protocol including Kerberos, SAML, OpenID Connect, and OAUTH
• Demonstrated experience automating tasks and working with API's
• Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation.
• CISSP or CSSP