Fully Remote Security Engineer

Actalent • Pittsburgh, PA

95d • $65 - $70 • Remote

About The Position

Actalent is hiring a fully remote Security Engineer. As a Security Engineer, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats across systems and networks. You will continuously improve cybersecurity response operations and develop learning and development materials for Security Operations. This role requires you to grow the presence and thought leadership of Security Operations, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and participate in on-call rotation for incident response and escalations. You will also prepare and present the Security Operations vision and strategy to leadership and automate Security Operations processes. Must have experience working with Python on a weekly basis.

Requirements

• Experience as a lead in the Security Operations program (7+ years experience)
• Experience with cybersecurity incident response investigations and management
• Experience triaging and investigating cybersecurity alerts
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and log analysis
• Experience developing tools to optimize and automate response processes
• Proficiency in Python
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to communicate clearly with all leadership levels
• Familiarity with Cloud Security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code

Nice To Haves

• Experience aligning Security Operations with industry standards including NIST / SOC2 / ISO
• Experience conducting training and mentoring for Security Operations and Incident Response
• Metrics/Data Analytics experience
• Experience with Cloud and Enterprise Forensics

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats across systems and networks
• Continuously improve cybersecurity response operations
• Develop Security Operations learning and development materials
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Security Operations
• Define, implement, and track Security Operations KPIs
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and escalations
• Prepare and present Security Operations vision and strategy for Security leadership
• Automate Security Operations processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees