Staff Security Engineer
Red Cup IT
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Design security baselines (NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001) for clients
- Act as the final point of escalation for complex security breaches
- Write advanced scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation
- Secure multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Mentor Junior and Senior Engineers and lead compliance audits
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in IT and Security
- Mastery of EDR/XDR, SIEM (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk), Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto)
- Deep knowledge of cloud-native security tools and Zero Trust architecture
- Proficiency in Python or PowerShell
- Ability to explain "zero-day" risks to non-technical business owners (CEOs/CFOs)
- CISSP (highly preferred), CISM, CCSP, or advanced provider certs (AZ-500, PCNSE)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonPowerShellBashEDRXDRSIEMZero Trust architecturecloud-native security toolssecurity baselinesautomation
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcommunicationexplanation of technical concepts
Certifications
CISSPCISMCCSPAZ-500PCNSE