Senior IT Security Engineer

We offer the industry’s only platform that fuses customer identity and anti-fraud solutions – customer identity management, identity verification, and fraud prevention.

We sell to industries with large, consumer-facing businesses such as: banking, financial services, insurance, fintech, gaming, ecommerce/retail, telco / media, utilities, etc.

About the Role:

We're expanding our IT Security Team and seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior IT Security Engineer to join our mission of safeguarding our organization's digital assets. This role is perfect for a security expert who thrives on practical, day-to-day security operations, staying ahead of emerging threats, implementing cutting-edge protection strategies, and mentoring team members to elevate the overall security posture of our organization.

What you’ll do:

As our Senior IT Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in:

- Architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions to fortify our organization's defenses
- Actively shaping and enforcing security policies that balance protection with operational efficiency
- Spearheading and executing our IT risk management program to proactively identify and mitigate threats
- Leading and participating in incident response efforts to swiftly address and resolve security breaches
- Personally conducting regular security assessments to ensure the effectiveness of our protective measures
- Identifying, triaging, and remediating vulnerabilities across our diverse IT ecosystem, including cloud, web applications, endpoints, mobile assets, and network infrastructure
- Staying at the forefront of security innovations and best practices, actively implementing new technologies to continuously enhance our security posture
- Hands-on training and mentoring of other IT team members to enhance their security skills and awareness, fostering a culture of security throughout the organization

What you’ll need:

- At least 5 years of hands-on experience as an IT Security Engineer or in similar roles, with a strong track record of practical problem-solving
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Proven track record in implementing, managing, and optimizing modern security solutions such as:
  - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, SentinelOne)
  - Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  - Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools
  - Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
  - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, IBM QRadar)
  - Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
  - Email security and anti-phishing solutions
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences
- Deep, practical understanding of external threats, security principles, techniques, and technologies
- Understanding of common IT security frameworks and requirements (e.g., SOC2, NIST, GDPR)
- A collaborative spirit combined with the ability to work independently and take initiative on complex security projects
- Continuous learner mindset, always eager to explore and implement new security methodologies and technologies
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering security training programs to technical and non-technical staff
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable, practical guidelines for IT team members

Advantages:

- Cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Practical knowledge of AI/ML applications in cybersecurity
- Track record of successful mentorship or team leadership in previous senior security roles Join our team and be at the forefront of protecting our organization's digital future while elevating the security skills of your colleagues. If you're passionate about hands-on cybersecurity work, have a knack for practical problem-solving and teaching, and are ready for a challenging senior role where your expertise will make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

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