Senior Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development budget

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage

Opportunity to work with advanced tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions for a hybrid environment. You will lead initiatives to strengthen defenses, ensure compliance, and guide security best practices across networks, cloud platforms, and SIEM deployments.

The role emphasizes incident response, automation, and mentorship, with a focus on delivering robust security Architecture while collaborating with security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security engineering or architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security frameworks.
• Proficiency in security technologies and SIEM solutions.
• Experience with scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Develop and implement security architecture to protect against emerging threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Automate security processes and workflows using scripting languages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security staff.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

SIEM

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Engineer to enhance their security infrastructure in Upington . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect against sophisticated threats. You will lead initiatives to strengthen our client's defenses, ensure compliance, and provide expert guidance on security best practices. The hybrid model offers flexibility while ensuring close collaboration within the security team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Develop and implement security architecture to protect against emerging threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Automate security processes and workflows using scripting languages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security engineering or architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security frameworks.
• Proficiency in security technologies and SIEM solutions .
• Experience with scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly valued.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with advanced security technologies and influence security strategy.