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 secu