Cyber Security Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or related role.
  • Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Windows operating systems, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiar with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms.
  • Experience with automation through scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of encryption, IAM, and authentication protocols.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure for on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Monitor systems for security breaches using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight).
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure architecture and software practices.
  • Manage endpoint, network, and cloud security solutions, including firewalls and IDS/IPS.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents and produce comprehensive reports.
  • Support compliance initiatives such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development and certification reimbursement.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect enterprise systems, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools, cloud platforms, and best practices in risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
  • Monitor systems for security breaches using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.).
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure system architecture and software development practices.
  • Manage endpoint, network, and cloud security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, etc.).
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents and provide detailed reports.
  • Support compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.).
  • Automate security monitoring and incident response where applicable.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, information security, or related role.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms.
  • Familiarity with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
  • In-depth understanding of encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and authentication protocols.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications preferred (CISSP, CEH, CISM, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, Azure/AWS Security).

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