Cyber Security Engineer
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Job description
We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to take ownership of security engineering and operations across a complex, multi-environment landscape. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic execution, focused on building, scaling, and integrating security capabilities across endpoint, cloud, and network domains. A key component of this role is supporting active mergers & acquisitions, solving integration challenges by unifying security controls, visibility, and processes across environments. This individual will play a critical role in delivering Day 1 readiness while building toward a more mature, scalable Day 2 security model. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, takes full ownership, and drives measurable improvements in security posture. Technology Environment: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic, AWS, Azure, Wiz, Okta, Tenable, Microsoft Purview DLP, Cyberhaven, Expel, Zero Networks What Success Looks Like :
- Strong ownership of security capabilities with measurable improvements across environments
- High-signal detection and response with reduced alert fatigue
- Seamless M&A integrations delivering Day 1 readiness and scalable Day 2 models
- Simplified, standardized, and scalable security tooling and processes
- Trusted partner across engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams
Responsibilities Endpoint Security / EDR / MDR
- Investigate and respond to endpoint alerts; partner with MDR providers to drive high-quality detection and response
- Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery
- Drive endpoint security integration across merged environments, including tooling alignment and standardized response processes
Cloud Security (AWS / Azure)
- Build and operate security controls across AWS (required) and Azure (preferred) environments
- Partner with engineering teams to secure workloads, IAM, storage, and network configurations
- Define and enforce scalable cloud security baselines
- Lead cloud security integration efforts across pre- and post-M&A environments
Vulnerability Management
- Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability and business risk
- Drive remediation efforts across infrastructure, application, and cloud teams
- Consolidate tooling and normalize risk models across integrated environments
Network Security / Micro-Segmentation
- Implement and refine zero trust architecture through segmentation and policy enforcement
- Troubleshoot segmentation policies in live environments without business disruption
- Align network security strategies across legacy and acquired environments
Security Operations / Engineering
- Investigate SIEM, EDR, cloud, and network signals to detect and respond to threats
- Improve detection quality by reducing noise and increasing actionable signal
- Own security operations integration, including defining and executing Day 1 and Day 2 readiness
- Collaborate with IT, cloud, engineering, and leadership teams to align security capabilities with business objectives
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of experience in a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering / Security Operations
- Strong hands-on experience with EDR/MDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)
- Proven experience securing cloud environments - AWS mandatory, Azure is preferred
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic)
- Strong background in incident response and threat investigation
- Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) and remediation workflows
- Hands-on experience with network security and micro-segmentation / zero trust architecture
- Strong understanding of IAM, data protection, and endpoint security controls
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Skills/Education/Certifications
- Experience with tools such as Wiz, Okta, Microsoft Purview DLP, Cyberhaven, Expel, Zero Networks
- Prior experience in financial services or regulated environments
- Experience supporting M&A integration / transformation initiatives
- Exposure to zero trust architecture design and implementation
- Experience integrating security tools and processes across multiple environments (M&A preferred)
- Investment Management, Asset Management, or Hedge Fund experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Advanced degree (Master's) in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance
Certifications:
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA
- AWS Certified Security Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect
- Azure Security Engineer Associate
- GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, etc.)
