Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Security Engineering & Architecture

Design and implement security solutions across enterprise environments, including endpoint, identity, data protection, and vulnerability management

Evaluate and integrate security controls for third-party SaaS platforms

Partner with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into system design and deployment

Drive improvements aligned to Zero Trust and least privilege principles

Security Operations & Threat Management

Independently review and analyze security logs across multiple platforms

Perform alert triage, investigation, and escalation as needed

Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious or malicious behavior

Identify, validate, and respond to security incidents with minimal oversight

Offensive Security / Red Teaming

Perform red team / adversary simulation exercises to test detection and response capabilities

Identify gaps in controls, detections, and processes

Experience monitoring and analyzing dark web and underground forums for threat intelligence, including credential exposure, data leaks, and targeting of critical infrastructure or enterprise assets.

Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen defenses based on findings

Platform Ownership & Operations

Administer and optimize:

CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR)

Okta (Identity & Access Management)

Varonis (Data Security / Governance)

Nessus (Vulnerability Management)

AlienVault

Palo Alto Firewall / Zscaler

Monitor, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities and security findings

Maintain secure configurations and operational procedures

Automation & Scripting

Develop scripts and automation to streamline security operations

Integrate workflows across security tools to improve efficiency and response times

Collaboration & Communication

Communicate risks, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Provide guidance to internal teams on secure design and implementation

Support audits, compliance efforts, and security assessments

Work Environment

Onsite role in San Jose, CA

Standard business hours: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM PST

Fast-paced environment supporting critical infrastructure

Required Qualifications:

9+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering

Strong hands-on experience with:

CrowdStrike

Okta

Varonis

Nessus

AlienVault

Palo Alto

Zscaler

Proven ability to independently monitor, triage, and investigate security events

Experience performing threat hunting and incident response

Experience conducting red team or offensive security activities

Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CISSP certification (Preffered)