Security Engineer – Data Centers

Galaxy

Security Engineer managing Security Operations Center operations and cybersecurity threats for data center firm. Collaborating with teams for efficient security incident response and monitoring.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxPythonSplunkVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

SOC Operations & Management: Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center, including monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and incidents.
Threat Detection & Response: Identify, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats using advanced monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and other security technologies.
Incident Management: Lead or support incident response activities, including root cause analysis, mitigation, and post-incident reporting.
Custom Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain custom scripts (e.g., in Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate security processes, improve threat detection, and streamline incident response workflows.
Security Monitoring & Analysis: Analyze logs, network traffic, and system behavior to detect potential security breaches or anomalies.
Tool Implementation & Optimization: Support the deployment, configuration, and optimization of security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other security teams to ensure consistent security practices and to implement protective measures.
Security Policies & Procedures: Participate in the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
Training & Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of the SOC team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in or running a SOC
Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages, with experience in automating security tasks.
On-prem Firewall Rule and Configuration (Palo)
Experience with various on-prem and Cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure)
Experience with security log/analysis tools such as Splunk, ELK, SumoLogic, or similar SIEM platforms.
Experience with XDR, DLP, and UBA tools and concepts (Cortex, CrowdStrike, etc.)
Good understanding of network protocols and system security
Windows and Linux experience
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Familiarity with version control (Git)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (11)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
3% 401(k) company contribution
Generous paid Parental Leave
Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
Opportunities to learn about the Crypto and Data Center industries
Free daily snacks in-office
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPowerShellBashSIEMSOARIDSIPSEDRVMwareAWS

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalyticalcommunicationcollaborationmentoring