Security Engineer — Threat & Incident Response

GetJobSmart; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit North Corp. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures across the company's information systems.

In this full-time role, you will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response while collaborating with IT teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required, with certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3-5 years of security engineering experience, with focus on network security, cryptography, and secure coding.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP are a plus.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting.
• Experience with security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security measures to protect systems and data.
• Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security risks.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to security strategy.
• Provide security training and awareness programs to educate employees.

Skills

Network security

Cryptography

Secure coding practices

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanners

Python

Bash

Job description

Summit North Corp. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures across the company's information systems.

In this full-time role, you will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response while collaborating with IT teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required, with certifications a plus.