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Cyber Security Engineer - Specialist - Equifax
Security Engineer
Lead the design and deployment of next‑generation cybersecurity infrastructure, transforming traditional SecOps into an agentic, cloud‑native security program using Python, AWS, and advanced threat modeling techniques.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement secure, scalable security solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments, primarily AWS.
- Drive the evolution of the SecOps program, integrating automation, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts and tools for vulnerability scanning, log analysis, and incident response.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design secure application architectures and conduct threat modeling workshops.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post‑mortem documentation to improve security posture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on SecOps and cloud security.
- Proficiency in Python, AWS services (IAM, VPC, GuardDuty, Security Hub), and security automation frameworks.
- Strong understanding of security architecture principles, threat modeling, and secure coding practices.
- Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and log management solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior team members.