Position Summary We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior IT Security Engineer to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive our organization's cybersecurity excellence. You will play a critical leadership role in managing complex security incidents, designing vulnerability management strategies, overseeing security compliance frameworks, and mentoring our security team. With 6-8+ years of advanced hands-on security experience, deep expertise in incident response and threat investigation, proficiency with enterprise security platforms (Sophos Intercept X, Windows Defender, Proofpoint, ManageEngine), and a demonstrated track record of building secure infrastructure, you will help establish DataCore as a security leader. If you can think strategically about security architecture, lead incident response investigations, mentor junior analysts, and drive compliance initiatives across SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR, we want to hear from you! Duties & Responsibilities Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities: - Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, mentor junior and mid-level analysts, and establish best practices for incident response and threat detection - Design and implement security monitoring strategies, detection engineering capabilities, and alert tuning frameworks across Sophos, Proofpoint, Windows Defender, and ManageEngine - Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, runbooks, and playbooks for the organization; ensure alignment with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2 requirements - Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling; recommend security architecture improvements and infrastructure hardening initiatives - Serve as primary liaison with compliance teams; drive audit readiness activities and evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance programs - Evaluate, select, and manage security tools and vendor relationships; conduct cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments for new security solutions - Lead incident response for complex, multi-stage security incidents; perform advanced root cause analysis and develop strategic remediation plans Operational & Technical Responsibilities: - Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts from Sophos Intercept X Advanced, Windows Defender, Proofpoint, and other security platforms with advanced investigation techniques - Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and security scans using ManageEngine; establish prioritization frameworks based on business context and threat landscape - Investigate advanced threats, malware incidents, and suspected breaches; perform forensic analysis and produce detailed incident reports with executive summaries - Manage email security at scale; develop and enforce email security policies, investigate sophisticated phishing and BEC campaigns, and implement email authentication standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) - Perform threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework; identify emerging threats and proactive security gaps before they are exploited - Collect, analyze, and report security metrics, KPIs, and incident trends to management; design security dashboards and executive-level security briefings - Support continuous improvement of security awareness and training programs; assess training effectiveness and adjust content based on threat landscape Requirements Essential Skills and Experience Required - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience and demonstrated expertise) - 6-8+ years of hands-on experience in IT Security, incident response, or security operations. - Advanced expertise in Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, incident response management, and threat investigation with demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations - Expert-level knowledge of operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) including security hardening, OS-level threat detection, and endpoint security architecture - Advanced understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN, proxies) and network security architecture; ability to design secure network segmentation - Deep understanding of attack vectors, attack chains, and the cyber kill chain; ability to map threats to MITRE ATT&CK framework and develop countermeasures - Expert hands-on experience with Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced or similar advanced EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) solutions; demonstrated ability to configure, tune, and leverage advanced EDR capabilities - Expert experience with Windows Defender for Endpoint and/or other enterprise antivirus/anti-malware solutions at scale - Expert-level knowledge of email security; deep experience with Proofpoint or similar enterprise email security platforms; proficiency in email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI) - Expert-level experience with vulnerability scanning and management tools, preferably ManageEngine; demonstrated ability to design vulnerability management programs, prioritize remediation, and track metrics - Advanced expertise in SIEM tools and log analysis; proven ability to design SIEM architectures, develop correlation rules, and build security use cases - Demonstrated expertise in compliance frameworks (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2); experience leading compliance assessments and audit preparations - Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically about security architecture and long-term security posture - Exceptional communication skills; ability to present technical security findings to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders; strong written and verbal communication - Proven ability to mentor and develop junior security analysts; experience building and scaling security teams - Leadership experience managing security incidents and coordinating response across multiple teams Preferred Skills and Certifications - Advanced security certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational certifications - Advanced experience with threat intelligence platforms, threat research, and intelligence-driven security operations - Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for security automation, SIEM rule development, and workflow optimization - Advanced cloud security expertise (Azure, AWS); demonstrated ability to design and secure cloud infrastructure; knowledge of cloud-native threat detection - Experience with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) platforms and advanced automation of incident response workflows - Incident response leadership; experience as incident commander or on incident response teams for critical incidents - Security architecture and design expertise; experience building or redesigning security infrastructure - Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) platforms and compliance automation - Vendor management experience; track record of evaluating, negotiating, and managing security tool contracts - Threat hunting expertise and experience with advanced threat hunting methodologies