Security Engineer

We are looking for a talented Security Engineer to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our systems and data through advanced cybersecurity practices. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise with Splunk and CrowdStrike to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats while contributing to a robust security operations framework.

Responsibilities:
• Monitor and analyze security events using Splunk and CrowdStrike to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Create and maintain comprehensive security dashboards, alerts, and reports within Splunk.
• Investigate, contain, and remediate endpoint threats utilizing the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to implement and uphold security best practices.
• Support vulnerability management efforts and contribute to threat intelligence activities.
• Participate in incident response processes, including forensic analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and refine security processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies to continuously improve defenses.
• Proven experience with Splunk, including creating searches, dashboards, and alerts.
• Hands-on expertise with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform for endpoint protection.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, threat detection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with network protocols, system logs, and threat analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles in platforms like AWS or Azure is desirable.
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