Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Rise Technical; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to own security operations in a fast-growing tech company. You will configure, maintain and improve security tooling, incident response and vulnerability management.

This is the first dedicated cybersecurity hire, offering hands-on engineering ownership, a chance to shape security architecture and work closely with engineering teams in a startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience configuring and managing security tools and platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, network security and packet analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage and maintain cybersecurity tools, including CrowdStrike.
• Implement vulnerability scanning tools and security controls.
• Investigate security incidents and troubleshoot vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain detection policies and security rules.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve security operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security tooling

Vulnerability scanning

Network security

Tools

CrowdStrike

Job description

Salary - $140,000 - $180,000 + Benefits + Unlimited PTO

Are you an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer looking to take ownership of security operations within a rapidly growing technology company?

Join a rapidly expanding AI and cybersecurity technology company where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key technical projects, make a real impact and potentially progress into leadership positions as the business continues to grow.

You'll be joining as the company's first dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer, taking responsibility for establishing, configuring and maintaining security controls across the organization. This is a hands‑on position focused on security tooling, vulnerability management, threat detection and technical troubleshooting.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the company's cybersecurity operations from the ground up, working closely with engineering teams to strengthen its security infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering, technical ownership and working within a fast‑paced environment.

The Role:

• Configure, manage and maintain cybersecurity tools, including CrowdStrike.
• Implement and manage vulnerability scanning tools and security controls.
• Investigate security incidents, inspect network packets and troubleshoot vulnerabilities.
• Develop, configure and maintain security rules and detection policies.
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve security operations and infrastructure.

The Person:

• Strong hands‑on cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Strong experience configuring and managing security tools and platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, network security and packet analysis.
• Comfortable working independently within a fast‑paced or startup environment.