
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Vervent
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $124,500 - $166,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Primary responsibility for security solution design and engineering.
- Execute and assist in further development of the company’s vulnerability management program.
- Perform vulnerability scans, network penetration tests, web application testing, threat analysis, wireless network analysis, and social engineering assessments.
- Perform security assessments of new and existing systems.
- Serve as a key team member on the Incident Response Team.
- Perform threat hunting across the enterprise.
- Perform end to end security monitoring, second level triage and incident response using enterprise tools across various channels like - SIEM, EDR, Email gateway, Firewall rules, Global CDN (content delivery Network) etc.
- Support day to day SOC operations, including second level incident triage, investigation, threat detection and response.
- Propose changes to policy and procedures as needed.
- Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
- Assist in the technical preparation and support of Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Standard Operating Control (SOC) audits.
- Participate in third party information security reviews.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to strengthen overall enterprise security posture.
- Develop scripts and methodologies to enhance security operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience including strong experience with modern SIEM, threat hunting and EDR tools.
- Solid understanding of threat detection, malware behavior, and incident response methodologies.
- Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001 etc.).
- Scripting/automation experience desired (Python, PowerShell, Json, Agentic AI).
- One or more information security certifications strongly desired (from SANS/GIAC, ISC2, EC- Council, etc.).
- Ongoing awareness of cybersecurity trends and industry best practices.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools commonly used in network defense, performing security assessments, and for general security operations.
- Strong knowledge of common attack techniques.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits
- Medical, FSA & HSA, Dental, Vision + More!
- 401k - 100% vested once you start contributing.
- Generous company match!
- Regular employee health, wellness & engagement activities!
- Pet Insurance, because fur babies are important to us too!
- Beautiful local offices with on-site/hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
vulnerability managementvulnerability scansnetwork penetration testingweb application testingthreat analysiswireless network analysisincident responsethreat huntingscriptingautomation
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsteamworkindependence
Certifications
SANSGIACISC2EC-Council