Full-Time Senior Security Operations Engineer
Daxko is hiring a remote Full-Time Senior Security Operations Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Senior Manager and is accepting Birmingham, AL based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Daxko is committed to safeguarding our systems, networks, and data, and we’re looking for a Senior Security Operations Engineer to take our security framework to the next level.
In this role, you will design, implement, and monitor security measures while driving best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and implement security architectures for software and network environments.
- Conduct risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify potential threats.
- Develop and enforce company-wide IT security best practices.
- Monitor security logs for indicators of compromise and update SIEM detection rules.
- Implement security automation (SOAR) solutions to proactively block threats.
- Provide guidance on threat modeling to engineering teams.
- Manage security incidents, perform post-event analysis, and enhance incident response processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security policies.
- Recommend and implement security enhancements and tools to strengthen defenses.
What You Bring:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Deep understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and security protocols.
- Hands-on experience with log management, authentication systems, and compliance audits.
- Knowledge of database and operating system security best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate security strategies and findings.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in information security or related fields.
- Experience in building and maintaining security systems.
- Practical experience with firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus software, authentication systems, and security monitoring tools.
Nice-to-Haves:
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar.
The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $194,000 per year.
Where you fall within the pay range is based on how you demonstrate the attributes and competencies required for the role.