Senior Security Engineer & SOC Lead — Remote

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) employer matching program

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to provide technical security leadership and enhance SOC operations. You will ensure compliance with industry standards while managing incidents and improving detection capabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in incident management, and will exhibit strong leadership skills.

Benefits include flexible paid time off, competitive insurance packages, and a 401(k) matching program. Join a people-first culture dedicated to making a positive impact!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or network security.
• Experience managing SOC operations.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate security incident response efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet security objectives.
• Improve SOC effectiveness through process refinement.

Skills

Incident Handler-focused certification (e.g., GCIH)

Cybersecurity experience

Network Security

Operational Security Management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to provide technical security leadership and enhance SOC operations. You will ensure compliance with industry standards while managing incidents and improving detection capabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in incident management, and will exhibit strong leadership skills.

Benefits include flexible paid time off, competitive insurance packages, and a 401(k) matching program. Join a people-first culture dedicated to making a positive impact!