Sr Cyber Security Engineer

Business Information Services • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, Python development, and security automation platforms such as Swimlane. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of progressive experience in the field and demonstrate mastery across security architecture, systems and network engineering, incident response, and automation. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who can design, implement, and maintain security solutions that protect enterprise systems and data, and support security operations at scale. This is a hands-on, onsite position based in New York, NY, requiring close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and security operations teams to build resilient and scalable security capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems architecture, or related disciplines.
• Advanced Python scripting and development skills; ability to build complex integrations and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Swimlane SOAR platform highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols and security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of system hardening (Windows/Linux/IOS).
• In-depth knowledge of endpoint and network security tools.
• In-depth knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across network, system, and application layers.
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps principles.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Splunk Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Blue Coat Proxy (Symantec ProxySG).
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience with Carbon Black Application Control.
• Hands-on experience with Netskope.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA).
• Hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR / Policy Compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Gurucul UEBA / SIEM.
• Hands-on experience with Pentera (Automated Security Validation platform).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement enterprise-class security systems and controls in accordance with established industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Develop and automate security workflows using Python, focusing on integration with tools like Swimlane (SOAR).
• Conduct architecture reviews of security-related systems and evaluate new technologies and tools for operational use.
• Work closely with security operations, infrastructure, and development teams to identify, remediate, and prevent security incidents.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting of system and network issues with security implications.

Benefits

• Contract Full-Time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services