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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Engineer - **Company:** Swisher & Company, Inc. - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Leak Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Malware Detection - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b0ba5dc565333db ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study * 5+ years of related IT experience * Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks * Demonstrated experience with encryption, system and network security, cloud security, and identity management * Strong understanding of security tools (e.g. SIEM systems, firewalls, anti-malware) * Working knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) * Experience with security assessment methods and penetration testing techniques * Demonstrated experience in identifying risk and development of mitigation plans * Knowledge of security related legislation/regulations with emphasis on PCI and Privacy * Strong problem solving skills with an ability to develop creative alternatives to complex problems, as well as continuous improvement process skills * Demonstrated professional written, verbal, and presentation communications skills * Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment as part of a high performance team * Security accreditation (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, CISM, etc.), * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field * Experience in developing and delivering security awareness training * Major cloud provider platform certification (e.g. AWS Solution Architect, Google Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Solution Architect, etc.) * Proficiency in scripting languages ## Description The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security strategies that meet the business's needs. 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