- Company Name
- Pyramid Consulting, Inc
- Job Title
- Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Security Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Provide advanced security engineering services for a financial organization, focusing on vulnerability management, threat detection, firewall and IDS/IPS configuration, SIEM operation, and cloud security controls.
**Expectations:**
Contract position 6+ months with potential extension. Deliver comprehensive security solutions, maintain documentation, and collaborate with IT and DevOps to enforce robust security posture.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Execute vulnerability scans and assessments, identify risks, and recommend remediation.
- Design, configure, and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other perimeter defenses.
- Deploy, tune, and maintain SIEM platforms; analyze logs for indicators of compromise and generate alerts.
- Implement cloud security controls (identity & access, network segmentation, encryption) across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Develop, review, and update security architecture, policies, and incident response playbooks.
- Conduct threat hunting exercises and incident investigation.
- Produce clear, auditable documentation of configurations, findings, and actions.
**Required Skills:**
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies.
- Hands‑on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
- Ability to analyze security logs, detect anomalies, and respond to incidents.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or cloud‑specific credentials (AWS Certified Security‑ Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate) strongly preferred.