Senior SecOps Engineer

Proxify; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible withdrawal options

Up to 24 flex days off

Long-term remote positions

Job summary

Proxify is seeking an Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer to strengthen cyber defense across cloud, identity, endpoint, and server environments. You will lead vulnerability remediation, incident response, and security monitoring while coordinating with internal teams and vendors.

You will triage alerts from SIEM/EDR, drive remediation, implement hardening standards, and help with PAM, MFA, and access reviews. This role favors candidates in CET timezone and with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Security Operations (SecOps) or Infrastructure Security.
• Experience with hybrid enterprise environments (Entra ID, AD, M365, Azure, AWS).
• Vulnerability scanning/management tools and patch coordination experience.
• Experience with SIEM/EDR/XDR or managed SOC/MDR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts from SIEM/EDR/XDR and MDR/MSSP partners.
• Identify and drive remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoints.
• Implement baseline configurations and hardening standards across hybrid environments (M365, Entra ID, Azure/AWS, AD).
• Assist with privileged access management, MFA enforcement, and periodic access reviews.
• Refine detection coverage and security procedures; maintain remediation records for audits.
• Deliver status updates on vulnerability posture and blockers to stakeholders.

Skills

SecOps

Hybrid environments

Vulnerability management

SIEM/EDR

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Security certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Sentinel

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Job description

About us

Talent has no borders. the company's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. Since our launch, the company's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust the company and its network to fulfil their dreams and objectives. the company is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

The Role

We are looking for an Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer on behalf of our client to strengthen cyber defense, reduce organizational risk, and drive core security improvements across cloud, identity, endpoint, and server environments. In this role, you will play a central part in vulnerability remediation, incident response, security monitoring, and infrastructure hardening. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, cloud, service delivery, and third-party vendors to turn security priorities and audit findings into verified, production-ready fixes.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations (SecOps), Infrastructure Security, or Systems Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of hybrid enterprise environments (Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, M365, Azure, or AWS).
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning/management tools and patch coordination across multiple platforms.
• Practical experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, or managed SOC/MDR escalation workflows.
• Proven ability to coordinate technical remediation across internal teams and third-party managed service providers.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to documentation and tracking.
• Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, KQL, Bash, or Python).
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS Benchmarks, or PCI DSS.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, and MDR/MSSP partners; support containment, recovery, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Identify, prioritize, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint estates in coordination with system owners and external vendors.
• Implement baseline configurations and hardening standards across hybrid environments (Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure/AWS, Active Directory, networks, and remote access).
• Assist with privileged access management (PAM), MFA enforcement, Conditional Access, and periodic access reviews.
• Refine detection coverage, operational playbooks, and security procedures; maintain remediation records and assist with compliance audit evidence collection.
• Deliver concise status updates on vulnerability posture, open risks, SLAs, and technical blockers to key stakeholders.

What we offer

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