Hi,

Job Title:- Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location:- (Oakland, CA) hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Duration:- 6 month contract

1. Extensive experience with:
   1. Firewalls (functionality and maintenance)
   2. Office 365 Security
   3. VSX
   4. Endpoint Security
2. In-depth knowledge of:
3. cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and standards.
4. Hands-on experience with security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability assessment tools.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.

We are seeking a talented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Oakland, California. As a vital part of their organization, you will play a crucial role in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge in identifying cyber risks and offering insightful recommendations for enhancement.
• Strategize and oversee operational activities including threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management, alongside identity and access management systems.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements for security architecture and configuration of IAM systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures to fortify our service infrastructure and safeguard our data.
• Craft and maintain custom security tools and scripts to streamline security assessments and red teaming activities.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, researching and experimenting with new tools and methodologies to bolster our defenses.
• Plan, execute, and analyze complex attack scenarios to emulate advanced threat actors, contributing to the refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures used by adversaries.
• Build, deploy, and manage security tools, automating security processes using Python or other languages.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation and communicate security updates to employees and stakeholders.
• Conduct tabletop exercises with internal stakeholders, drawing insights to recommend improvements based on lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• Extensive experience with Linux, macOS, and Windows internals.
• Proficiency in EDR technologies and evasion techniques.
• Sound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Hands-on experience with network security, encryption, threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with a variety of security tools and products (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection systems).
• Proficiency in network tools such as nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit.
• Experience with systems like Windows Server 2016 , Active Directory, and Linux.
• Development experience in scripting languages like Python, bash, JavaScript, or Perl is a plus.
• Broad understanding of network protocols including SMTP, DNS, and HTTPS.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework tactics and techniques.
• Proficiency in computer forensics and digital investigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Zafar Khan

Technical Recruiter