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Job Title: Sr. Security Engineer Duration: 6 Months (Contract) Location: Remote Must-Have Skills: • SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) • Python • AWS • Kubernetes (Nice to have) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Sr. Security Engineer to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. You will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, while also helping streamline SOC operations through automation. This position demands strong analytical and communication skills, sound decision-making, and deep security domain knowledge. Key Responsibilities: • Security Monitoring: Use SIEM and related tools to detect and alert on security anomalies. • Incident Analysis: Investigate incidents, identify root causes, perform vulnerability assessments, and assist with remediation. • Automation: Develop scripts and workflows for automating incident response and SOC playbooks. • Log Analysis: Analyze system and application logs for IOCs and potential intrusions. • Incident Response: Maintain response plans and improve operational readiness. • Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, engineering, and IT teams for effective threat mitigation. • Mentorship: Support junior analysts with training and technical guidance. • Simulations: Participate in and help design incident response exercises. • Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging threats and evolving best practices. • Process Improvement: Drive continuous enhancement of SOC processes and metrics (SLIs/SLOs). • SME Role: Serve as a key escalation point and subject matter expert in incident response. • Travel: Occasional travel (1-2 weeks per year) may be required. Required Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, SOC, or related roles. • Security Knowledge: Strong foundation in IT and security concepts, tools, and practices. • Cloud Exposure: AWS experience required; familiarity with Azure or Google Cloud Platform is a plus. • Networking: Basic understanding of firewalls, routers, switches, and networking protocols. • Linux: Proficient with Linux systems and securing them, including web and DB hardening. • Automation: Proven scripting experience in Python for security use cases. • Kubernetes: Hands-on experience is a plus. • Security Tools: Familiarity with open-source tools in the security ecosystem. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Availability: Willing to support on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays.

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