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Senior Associate Security Engineer - Truist
Security Engineer
Senior security engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls, monitoring threats, and responding to incidents across cloud and on‑premise environments using Python automation and AWS services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain security controls and hardening standards for cloud (AWS) and on‑premise infrastructure.
- Develop and automate detection rules, alerts, and response playbooks in SIEM platforms.
- Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident investigations, providing timely remediation guidance.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.
- Produce technical documentation, security metrics, and executive briefings on risk posture.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience in security engineering or incident response.
- Proficiency with Python scripting for automation and tooling.
- Experience operating security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and cloud security services (AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub).
- Strong understanding of networking, Linux/Windows systems, and common security frameworks (NIST, CIS).
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.