Senior Information Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Information Security Engineer

The Sr Information Security Engineer is responsible for leading and executing information security operations across multiple locations, with a primary focus on incident response, security technologies, change management, and continuous improvement. This role safeguards the organization's digital assets by designing, implementing, and maintaining key processes and technologies such as intrusion detection, malware protection, zero-day threat mitigation, firewalls, internet filtering, and SIEM tools.

Location : San Francisco, CA (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)

This job expects to pay about $120,000 - $135,000 per year plus benefits

What You Will Do :

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Assist with 24x7 security operations, ensuring continuous availability and performance of critical security systems.
• Support aspects of incident response, including detection, escalation, containment, service recovery, and root cause analysis.
• Tune and configure IDS / IPS, antivirus, firewall, vulnerability management, and application assessment tools to ensure optimal protection and performance.
• Implement and maintain automated monitoring and logging processes; conduct regular log reviews and threat detection.
• Manage escalations from the Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive timely resolution of critical issues.
• Identify, track, and communicate key risks and security concerns using a metrics-based approach.
• Continuously improve incident response processes, system documentation, monitoring tools, and recovery procedures.

Security Technologies & Compliance

Governance, Metrics & Strategic Planning

Vendor & Partner Oversight

Additional Responsibilities

What You Bring to The Table :