Senior Information Security Officer

Responsibilities:

·         Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and related platforms.

·         Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis, log review, endpoint forensics and remediation.

·         Escalate high-severity incidents as needed and collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams.

·         Perform daily security operations, including alert tuning, threat hunting, and vulnerability follow-up.

·         Maintain, configure, and optimize security tools (SIEM, EDR, email security, vulnerability scanners, PAM, ManageEngine).

·         Develop automation and improve workflows to enhance detection and incident response efficiency.

·         Enhance detection rules, playbooks, and procedures to strengthen continuous threat monitoring.

·         Prepare reports and metrics, support audits/compliance efforts, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in security operations or incident response.
• Strong technical expertise in SIEM administration, log analysis, endpoint protection, EDR, and network security monitoring.
• Experience securing Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Hands-on experience with ManageEngine tools.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and ability to clearly communicate technical findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, CISSP, Security+, CySA+, AZ-500).
• Familiarity with identity security, Active Directory, and cloud identity platforms.
• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, etc.).

The base annual salary range for this full-time position is $80K-$120K