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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Tek Ninjas - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Key Management, PCI Data Security Standards, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Firewall Services Module, Prisma Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us69368e4c8f5df5f9e97f8e94f5b92ab6 ## About the Role * Minimum 3-4 years of experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Mandatory experience in Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP) * Experience implementing cloud-native security controls and best practices * Strong understanding of IAM (Identity and Access Management), Cloud network security, Security groups, VPCs/VNETs, and firewall configurations, Encryption and key management, Cloud logging and monitoring. * Experience with cloud security tools such as AWS Security Hub or AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel / Microsoft Sentinel, Prisma Cloud, Wiz. Preferred Experience * Experience in SOC environments and incident response teams. * Experience with enterprise cloud migration security. * Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms. * Experience supporting global or multi-region infrastructures. * Prior leadership or team management experience preferred. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field. * Master's degree preferred. Preferred Certifications * AWS Certified Security/Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate/Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer * CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise security operations, security architecture, threat management, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will play a key role in protecting enterprise infrastructure, applications, networks, and cloud platforms from cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities * Design, implement, and manage enterprise cybersecurity solutions and security controls * Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents and threats * Lead vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and remediation activities * Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures * Implement and manage SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint security solutions * Secure enterprise cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP * Configure and maintain IAM, MFA, encryption, and Zero Trust security frameworks * Conduct threat hunting and analyze security events using SIEM platforms * Collaborate with infrastructure, network, DevOps, and application teams to implement security best practices * Ensure compliance with regulatory and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and CIS benchmarks * Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response planning * Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)