Security Engineer (Remote)

Red Cup IT, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Software System Penetration Testing Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Programming Computer Networks Continuous Integration
+25 more
Cryptographic Protocols Internet Security Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Protocols Systems Development Life Cycle Zero Trust Network Access Secure Coding Security Information and Event Management Software Engineering Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Cloud Platform System Delivery Pipeline Software Security Cyber Threat Analysis Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Cybercrime Terraform Devsecops Security Orchestration, Automation & Response Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are looking for a Security Engineer who is responsible for design, implement, and maintain systems to protect organizations from cyber threats, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. They work across industries to safeguard IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through proactive risk management and incident response., * Security Infrastructure Management: Design and deploy firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption protocols across on-premises and cloud environments.

  • Threat Monitoring: Analyze network traffic and security alerts to identify breaches, respond to incidents, and mitigate risks.
  • Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses, providing remediation strategies.
  • Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) by reviewing security policies, supporting audits, and reporting compliance status.
  • Collaboration: Work with IT, development, and product teams to integrate security into software development lifecycles (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automation & Tooling: Develop security automation for cloud environments (e.g., AWS), CI/CD workflows, and DevSecOps practices to enhance scalability., * Product Security: Develop security frameworks for hardware/software products, ensuring compliance throughout development cycles.
  • Threat Intelligence: Analyze emerging threats and design countermeasures.
  • Security engineers collaborate with IT, development, and leadership teams to embed security into all operational layers, balancing proactive defense with rapid response capabilities

Requirements

Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Security Attacks, Incident Response, Risk Management, Systems Maintenance, Data Quality, Security Infrastructure, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, * Technical Expertise: Proficiency in networking protocols, firewalls, SIEM tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.
  • Programming: Scripting skills (Python, Bash) and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years in security engineering, incident response, or risk management.
  • Specializations
  • Application Security: Secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and integration into DevOps pipelines.
  • Cloud Security: Implement Zero Trust architectures, secure CI/CD workflows, and automate compliance in AWS/Azure.

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