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Security Engineer III - akumincorp
Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions across multi‑site environments, focusing on network protection, incident response, and cloud security best practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage security controls across on‑premise and cloud infrastructures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Lead incident response efforts, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement remediation plans to mitigate threats.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits, providing actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure provisioning.
- Maintain and update security documentation, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related field.
- Proficiency with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks, threat hunting, and vulnerability management tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, or equivalent) preferred.