Staff Security Engineer

Red Cup IT, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT security firm is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing security solutions for diverse client environments. The role includes responsibilities such as designing security baselines, acting as an escalation point for incidents, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have 8-12 years of IT and security experience, mastery of relevant security tools, and a CISSP certification is preferred. This position is critical for driving regulatory compliance and enhancing security measures within organizations.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in IT and Security.
• Mastery of EDR/XDR, SIEM, firewalls, and identity management systems.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native security tools and Zero Trust architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable security baselines and select appropriate security tools for diverse client environments.
• Act as the final escalation point for complex security incidents.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead clients through regulatory audits.

Skills

EDR/XDR mastery

SIEM expertise

Python proficiency

PowerShell proficiency

Deep knowledge of cloud-native security

Education

CISSP certification

Job description

A company is looking for a Staff Security Engineer who will provide high-level technical leadership and design security solutions across diverse client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable security baselines and select appropriate security tools for diverse client environments
• Act as the final escalation point for complex security incidents and automate threat hunting processes
• Mentor junior engineers and lead clients through regulatory audits to ensure compliance

Required Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in IT and Security
• Mastery of EDR/XDR, SIEM, firewalls, and identity management systems
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native security tools and Zero Trust architecture
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for automation and API integrations
• CISSP certification is highly preferred, along with other relevant certifications