Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

This is a Full-Time (100% On-Site) position in San Jose, CA (Only considering candidate that currently reside in the Bay Area) supporting a Water Utility/Water Treatment & Distribution Company. Full benefits, PTO, and paid holidays is inclusive to the position.

Work Schedule/Hours:

·      Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM PST

     Contract Term:

·      6 Months (With Possible Extensions)

     Requirements: ship Work Authorization Status

     Salary Target: Open Consideration

    Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience across modern enterprise security platforms and architectures. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls to strengthen both internal and external security posture, with a focus on SaaS integrations and third-party risk.

The ideal candidate is technical, proactive, and capable of independently identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.

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

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 (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., utilities / critical infrastructure)
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, and Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with SaaS and cloud security environments