Security Operations Engineer

Elan Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Partners is seeking a Security Operations Engineer for a full‑time onsite role in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This hands‑on position targets an early‑career security professional with experience in vulnerability scanning, security operations, and a drive to broaden into cloud security, automation, and regulated environments.

You will work with U.S. and international teams, perform remediation with engineering partners, and help reduce security exposure through prioritized findings, tooling

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations or Vulnerability Management.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus/Tenable, Sysdig.
• Foundational understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and securing cloud environments.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized environments.
• Ability to investigate findings and prioritize risks; strong communication with engineers.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 or similar structured security/compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Scripting experience in Python or Bash is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vulnerability-scanning tools across web applications, infrastructure/network and containerized environments.
• Analyze scan results, identify false positives and prioritize remediation by risk.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive remediation and closure.
• Track remediation timelines and maintain security SLAs.
• Support FedRAMP and compliance activities with evidence collection and reporting.
• Develop automation to improve vulnerability workflows.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Security Operations

AWS Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus/Tenable

Sysdig

Wiz

Job description

Security Operations Engineer – DFW/North Texas Onsite

Direct Hire Opportunity

No Sponsorship

Onsite

We're partnering with a rapidly growing, well-funded technology company to add a Security Operations Engineer to its expanding U.S. security team. This is a hands‑on opportunity for an early‑career security professional who already has practical experience with vulnerability scanning and security operations and wants to broaden their expertise across cloud security, vulnerability management, automation, and regulated environments. Rather than simply running scans and handing off results, you'll help determine what's actionable, prioritize findings based on risk, work directly with engineering teams through remediation, and continuously improve the tools and processes used to identify and reduce security exposure. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals in the U.S. and internationally, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to accelerate their technical development and take on increasing ownership as the organization grows.

Requirements:

• Approximately 3-5+ years of hands‑on experience in Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity or a closely related area.
• Practical experience with at least one vulnerability‑scanning technology such as Burp Suite, Nessus/Tenable, Sysdig or similar.
• Foundational understanding of AWS/cloud infrastructure and how securing cloud environments differs from traditional on‑premises infrastructure.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes or other containerized environments.
• Ability to investigate technical findings and distinguish meaningful security risks from false positives or lower‑priority issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple findings and remediation efforts simultaneously.
• Comfortable partnering with engineers and following issues through resolution.
• Curious, self‑directed mindset and a desire to expand beyond a narrowly defined security role.
• Exposure to FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 or another structured security/compliance framework is highly desirable.
• Python, Bash or other scripting/automation experience is a plus.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both U.S. and international team members.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the regulated environments supported by this position (see below)

Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Management

• Operate and maintain vulnerability‑scanning tools across web applications, infrastructure/network and containerized environments.
• Work hands‑on with technologies such as Burp Suite, Nessus/Tenable and Sysdig, with potential exposure to Wiz and additional cloud‑security tooling.
• Execute recurring and on‑demand vulnerability scans supporting releases, audits and security initiatives.
• Analyze scan results rather than simply forwarding them — investigate findings, identify false positives and prioritize vulnerabilities based on actual risk.
• Create and track remediation activities through Jira or similar workflow‑management tools.
• Partner directly with engineering teams to drive vulnerabilities through remediation and closure.
• Monitor remediation timelines and help ensure established security SLAs are met.
• Work within AWS cloud environments and develop deeper expertise in cloud security.
• Support security activities across containerized environments using technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Gain exposure to cloud security posture management and the identification of configuration, access and other cloud‑related risks.
• Work with security and engineering teams to continuously improve security across cloud infrastructure and applications.

FedRAMP & Security Compliance

• Support continuous security monitoring within regulated U.S. cloud environments.
• Assist with security evidence collection, tracking and reporting.
• Work with controls aligned to NIST 800-53 and gain practical experience supporting FedRAMP requirements.
• Assist with POA&M/compliance tracking and audit‑support activities.
• Help maintain accurate security and compliance documentation for internal stakeholders and external reviews.
• Identify opportunities to make vulnerability and security workflows more efficient through automation, scheduling, alerting and data normalization.
• Use or develop scripting skills with Python, Bash or similar technologies.
• Contribute ideas for improving security tooling, processes and reporting.
• Participate in cross‑functional security initiatives with Security, Engineering and Compliance teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Build Real Hands‑On Depth

This isn't a role where you'll spend your day simply watching an alert queue.

You'll gain practical exposure across:

Vulnerability Management AWS/Cloud Security Application Security Containers Security Automation FedRAMP/NIST

Learn From an Experienced Security Team

You'll work closely with senior security professionals while owning meaningful day‑to‑day responsibilities of your own.

For someone early in their cybersecurity career, this provides the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while continuing to build increasingly valuable technical skills.

Opportunity to Grow With the Team

The U.S. Security Operations organization is continuing to expand. We're looking for someone who is curious, takes initiative and wants to assume greater technical ownership and responsibility over time.

High‑Growth Technology Environment

You'll join a well‑funded, rapidly growing technology organization with a sophisticated security‑focused product and a highly technical engineering environment.

The company offers competitive compensation, strong benefits and meaningful long‑term growth potential.

Location

This is a full‑time onsite position in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area. We're specifically targeting candidates already located in North Texas who are comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday.

U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

Due to federal government contract requirements applicable to this position, candidates must be either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). This requirement applies to personnel supporting the applicable FedRAMP - authorized environment and/or federal government customer.