Security Operations Engineer
Skills
Computer ScienceApplication SecurityCode ReviewCybersecurity ToolsInformation SecurityIntrusion DetectionMitigation Strategies
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years experience in SecOps cloud roles
- Proven experience in DevOps or software development roles, with a focus on security
- Understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platforms and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Nice to have
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef)
- Knowledge of secure software development frameworks (e.g., OWASP)
- Experience with DevSecOps tools and practices (e.g., DevSecOps automation, shift-left security)
Day to day
- Implement and manage security tools and technologies within the CI/CD pipeline.
- Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and analyze security events and incidents, responding promptly to mitigate threats.
- Provide guidance and support to development and operations teams on secure coding practices and infrastructure configurations.
- Upon detection of a security incident, support a thorough investigation to assess the scope and impact of the incident.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to gather relevant information and context for incident analysis.
- Implement mitigation strategies to contain and remediate the security incident promptly.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to deploy patches, updates, or configuration changes to address vulnerabilities and prevent further exploitation.
