Senior Security Engineer

Ensign is hiring !

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions including firewalls, SIEMs, EDR, DLP, and other security tools.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents in a timely manner.

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployments.

• Perform root cause analysis of security breaches and provide actionable recommendations.

• Lead the technical investigation of security incidents and prepare incident reports.

• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and practices.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

• Participate in security awareness training and initiatives for the wider organization.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are preferred.
   

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of network and system security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.

• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm), vulnerability scanners, and forensic tools.

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Solid understanding of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001).

• Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.