Senior Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Security Incident Coordinator to enhance their Security Incident Response Team. This role focuses on managing cybersecurity incidents and ensuring effective communication among teams. You'll develop and enforce incident response protocols, produce insightful reports, and facilitate post-incident reviews. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in high-stress environments, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, all while working remotely across the US.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in incident coordination or security management.
• Extensive knowledge of incident response procedures in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major cybersecurity and fraud incidents, ensuring effective resolution.
• Manage incident response processes, including task assignment and tracking.

Skills

Task Management

Incident Coordination

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Reporting Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

CISM Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $49.00/hr

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Senior Recruiting Lead-Recruitment at Motion Recruitment

Job Title: IT Security Engineer

Location: US/Remote - Eastern or Pacific Time Zones

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Security Incident Coordinator to join our Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). The Security Incident Coordinator will focus on task management and reporting of cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incidents across the organization to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary coordinator for all major cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incidents, organizing tasks and maintaining clear communications between all involved teams and stakeholders.
2. Manage the incident response process for various types of incidents including, but not limited to, task assignment, progress tracking, and coordination of containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
3. Develop, maintain, and enforce incident response playbooks and protocols to ensure a consistent and streamlined process.
4. Produce regular reports summarizing incident status, actions taken, and outcomes, delivering insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
5. Facilitate post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the incident response process, aiming to enhance future responses.
6. Provide comprehensive documentation and detailed updates to all relevant internal departments such as IT, legal, compliance, and customer support.
7. Offer specialized training and support to team members, promoting adherence to incident response strategies and protocols.
8. Stay informed about best practices in incident response management and adapt strategies as necessary to accommodate emerging trends in cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud prevention.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related fields.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in incident coordination, security management, or a related field.
3. Skills in task management, coordination, and reporting in high-stress environments.
4. Extensive knowledge of incident response procedures, preferably with experience in cybersecurity, trust & safety, and fraud incident contexts.
5. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with technical and non-technical teams.
6. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain composure under pressure.

Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CISM are preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative, Distribution, and Engineering

Industries

Banking, Financial Services, and Computer and Network Security

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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