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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Log Analysis, Network Segmentation, Secure Coding, Security Software, Security Information and Event Management, SonarQube, Tripwire, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Tenable Nessus, Nessus, Windows Security, CIS Benchmarks, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/F2AC83D1398AE9B7D5

## About the Role

Proven hands-on experience in infrastructure security, system hardening and vulnerability management.

 - Strong Linux and Windows security hardening experience.
 - Knowledge of firewalls, network segmentation and infrastructure security controls.
 - Experience with security scanning tools such as Trivy, SonarQube or Nessus.
 - Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
 - Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes and container security.
 - Experience securing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
 - Strong security monitoring, log analysis and incident troubleshooting skills.
 - Knowledge of secure development practices and automated security testing.
 - Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
 - Cybersecurity or IT NVQ Level 4, STEM degree or equivalent technical education.
 - CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SSCP or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
 - AWS/Azure security or Tenable Nessus accreditation would be advantageous.
 - CISSP or CISM certification, or progress towards either qualification, would be beneficial.

## Description

Configure and harden Linux and Windows operating systems, containers, networks and cloud infrastructure.

 - Implement security controls in line with approved security baselines.
 - Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyse security scanning results.
 - Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
 - Maintain security tooling integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
 - Support automated security testing and compliance checks.
 - Investigate security alerts, analyse logs and support threat hunting activities.
 - Monitor infrastructure and applications for potential security threats.
 - Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to improve security throughout the development lifecycle.
 - Maintain technical documentation and support security compliance requirements.