Security L3 Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the investigation, analysis, and remediation of high-severity security incidents.
• Perform advanced threat hunting and anomaly detection across networks and endpoints.
• Manage and fine-tune security tools including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
• Conduct forensic analysis and digital evidence collection in case of security breaches.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and patch vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior security analysts (L1/L2).
• Work with compliance teams to ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and recommend improvements.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight)
• Strong knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
• Proficient in network security monitoring and analysis
• Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and digital forensics
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Certifications (Preferred):
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in SOC environments or managed security services
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure during security incidents