Senior Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer
Bethesda, MD
A leading organization in the commercial real estate finance sector is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join its dynamic in-house technology team. This team is known for its innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in data, technology, and cybersecurity.
About the Team
You'll be part of a forward-thinking Information Security group that plays a critical role in protecting enterprise assets through a comprehensive cybersecurity framework. The team is passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, and works across the organization to ensure a secure and resilient technology environment.
Your Impact
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will:
- Lead the implementation and optimization of security tools across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure design and deployment of systems and applications.
- Investigate threats, analyze anomalies, and contribute to incident response efforts.
- Drive automation and hardening of security configurations across networks and endpoints.
- Provide strategic input on security investments and tooling decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a security SME across multiple domains and business units.
- Evaluate and manage security tools (e.g., EDR, DLP, SWG, cloud posture, privileged access).
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of digital assets and ensure automated updates.
- Report risks and findings to leadership in a clear and timely manner.
- Participate in security events, investigations, and compliance initiatives.
What You Bring
- 5+ years in cybersecurity operations; 2+ years in security engineering or architecture.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and security frameworks (NIST, CIS, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Defender, Netskope, Box Shield, Cisco IronPort, and more.
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON) and automation.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500) are a plus.
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