Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead advanced security engineering efforts across our enterprise. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure infrastructure, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies, standards, and frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth in network, application, cloud, and endpoint security, along with the ability to lead security initiatives and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Implementation

• Design and implement enterprise-wide security solutions (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, endpoint protection).
• Work closely with IT and DevOps teams to ensure security is embedded across infrastructure and applications.
• Review and enhance security configurations of networks, systems, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Lead investigations of security incidents, root cause analysis, and remediation planning.
• Monitor and analyze logs, alerts, and vulnerabilities using tools like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.
• Develop incident response plans and participate in tabletop and red team/blue team exercises.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or FedRAMP.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS.
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams on security control testing and reporting.

Security Engineering & Automation

• Automate security tasks and workflows using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Integrate security tools and APIs with existing systems and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and policies.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and security analysts.
• Stay current with the threat landscape and share knowledge across teams.
• Recommend and implement improvements in security posture, policies, and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, SOC operations, or IT security roles.
• Proficiency in tools and technologies such as:
• SIEM: Splunk, ELK, Sentinel
• Endpoint & Network Security: CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet
• Cloud Security: AWS/GCP/Azure security tools, CSPM, IAM
• Vulnerability Management: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7
• DevSecOps: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Terraform, Kubernetes security
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, secure coding practices, encryption, and threat modeling.

Preferred Certifications (any of the following):

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
• CISM, Security+, GCIA, GCIH, CCSP, or vendor-specific cloud security certifications

About Us: InterSources Inc., a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice and have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This strengthens clients' core technologies, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences, and build lifelong relationships.