Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Remote - California)

Jobgether; California (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $150,000-$165,000 annually

100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to design and implement security solutions that protect critical systems. This role offers responsibilities such as conducting security audits, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years in cybersecurity engineering with strong expertise in cloud security. Competitive salary and flexible remote options available.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering role.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and AWS architectures.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR.

Responsibilities

• Harden systems to minimize vulnerability against threats.
• Conduct security audits and ensure compliance.
• Monitor emerging threats and inform security strategies.

Skills

Cloud security

SIEM

Incident response

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field

Tools

AWS

EDR

PAM

Job description

Overview

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Remote - California)

This role offers a chance to design and implement advanced security solutions that safeguard critical systems and data from evolving cyber threats. You will play a key role in protecting the organization by defining security requirements, performing risk assessments, and developing strategies to detect, respond to, and recover from incidents. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, collaborates with technical teams, and stays ahead of emerging threats and technologies. The role supports flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Harden internal and external systems to minimize vulnerability and protect against cyber threats
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain security technologies and architectures in collaboration with technical teams
• Conduct security audits and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards
• Develop reporting and remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities or misconfigurations
• Document and maintain security architecture, policies, standards, and procedures
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing guidance and support to affected teams
• Assist Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams with vendor risk management and regulatory adherence
• Monitor emerging threats, trends, and technologies to inform proactive security strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering role
• Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly AWS architectures and services
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, PAM, and DLP
• Hands-on experience with threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to continuously expand knowledge and certifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $150,000-$165,000 annually
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible remote or hybrid work options from most locations in the U.S
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Work-life balance with a 40-hour work week aligned with your local time zone
• Professional development time and virtual social events
• Access to on-site recreational amenities, including snacks, beverages, and games, if on-site