Hi,
Job Title:- Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Location:- (Oakland, CA) hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Duration:- 6 month+ contract
- Extensive experience with:
- Firewalls (functionality and maintenance)
- Office 365 Security
- VSX
- Endpoint Security
- In-depth knowledge of:
- cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and standards.
- Hands-on experience with security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
We are seeking a talented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Oakland, California. As a vital part of their organization, you will play a crucial role in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the charge in identifying cyber risks and offering insightful recommendations for enhancement.
- Strategize and oversee operational activities including threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management, alongside identity and access management systems.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements for security architecture and configuration of IAM systems.
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures to fortify our service infrastructure and safeguard our data.
- Craft and maintain custom security tools and scripts to streamline security assessments and red teaming activities.
- Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, researching and experimenting with new tools and methodologies to bolster our defenses.
- Plan, execute, and analyze complex attack scenarios to emulate advanced threat actors, contributing to the refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures used by adversaries.
- Build, deploy, and manage security tools, automating security processes using Python or other languages.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation and communicate security updates to employees and stakeholders.
- Conduct tabletop exercises with internal stakeholders, drawing insights to recommend improvements based on lessons learned.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
- Extensive experience with Linux, macOS, and Windows internals.
- Proficiency in EDR technologies and evasion techniques.
- Sound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Hands-on experience with network security, encryption, threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing.
- Familiarity with a variety of security tools and products (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection systems).
- Proficiency in network tools such as nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit.
- Experience with systems like Windows Server 2016+, Active Directory, and Linux.
- Development experience in scripting languages like Python, bash, JavaScript, or Perl is a plus.
- Broad understanding of network protocols including SMTP, DNS, and HTTPS.
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework tactics and techniques.
- Proficiency in computer forensics and digital investigation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Zafar Khan
Technical Recruiter
Senior Cyber Security Threat intelligence Analyst