Job Specifications
Hello There,
My name is Himanshu Sharma, and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at Himanshu01@kanakits.com .
Job Description
Position : Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer
Location : Miami, FL Hybrid
Duration : Long term contract
Language : Spanish proficiency preferred
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Security Operations Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team supporting a global banking transformation initiative. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining robust security operations across expanding U.S. and LATAM offices, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and regulatory alignment.
The position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and supports the Chief Information Officer (CIO), serving as a strategic liaison between internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor access and security events across infrastructure and applications.
Lead incident response and forensic investigations for cybersecurity events.
Manage and update role-based access matrices and privileged access controls.
Coordinate with cybersecurity vendors and internal teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
Risk Assessment & Compliance
Conduct risk profiling aligned with FFIEC and GLBA standards.
Perform evidence gathering and validation for cybersecurity maturity assessments.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
Infrastructure & Endpoint Security
Oversee perimeter and datacenter firewall configurations (e.g., Palo Alto).
Manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Implement defense-in-depth strategies including network segmentation and zero-trust architecture.
Change Management & Governance
Participate in change approval processes for infrastructure and application updates.
Collaborate with governance bodies to assess risk levels and authorize go-live decisions.
Maintain audit trails and documentation for all security-related changes.
Strategic Liaison & Vendor Management
Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external vendors.
Support contract hiring models and team expansion efforts across regions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity analysts, IT project managers, and infrastructure administrators.
Required Skills & Experience
Proficiency in SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.
Experience with FFIEC frameworks, NIST standards, and GLBA compliance.
Familiarity with cloud security tools (Azure Security Center, ATP, Conditional Access).
Strong understanding of network protocols, segmentation, and firewall rule sets.
Ability to conduct penetration testing and risk mitigation planning.
Technical Environment
Firewall & NAC: Palo Alto (Perimeter & Datacenter), Counteract
Endpoint Management: SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Crowdstrike, Qualys
IAM & MFA: Azure Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Active Directory
Monitoring & Analytics: AlienVault IDS, Palo Alto IPS, Azure Security Center
Cloud Security: Azure ATP, CASB, Privileged Identity Management
Threat Modeling & DLP: DMARCIAN, Front Door Azure, SAST/DAST
Preferred Certifications
CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent (preferred but not required)
Why This Role Is Exciting
Be part of a core banking transformation initiative using Temenos.
Work closely with executive leadership including the CTO and CIO.
Help build a cybersecurity team from the ground up in a high-growth environment.
Collaborate across international teams, including Peru and the U.S.
Opportunity to shape security strategy for a rapidly expanding organization.
About the Company
Kanak Elite Services is a software development company based in the USA. The company was founded in [insert year] and has since been providing a wide range of software development services to clients across various industries. Kanak Elite Services specializes in the development of custom software solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Its team of experienced software developers, project managers, and quality assurance specialists work together to deliver high-quality software products that mee...
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