Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not provided

This role seeks a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen a client’s security posture and protect against evolving cyber threats. The engineer will design and implement secure network solutions, develop robust security strategies, and ensure system resilience. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security best practices, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to security incidents.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a cybersecurity engineering role with hands-on security implementation.
• Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other security tools.
  • Expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring.
  • Knowledge of encryption protocols, authentication mechanisms, and network security principles.
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to assess complex security issues.
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate effectively with IT, development, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Develop security strategies, policies, and frameworks to enhance organizational security.
• Install, configure, and manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other security technologies.
• Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify and remediate risks.
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, investigate incidents, and coordinate response efforts.
• Stay updated with the latest security standards, emerging threats, and industry best practices.
• Implement and enforce security protocols, authentication mechanisms, and encryption techniques.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security into system architectures and software development processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and other relevant security regulations.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to internal teams.

Application Instructions

• At Substance, we value action over words.
• Expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks if your profile aligns with our needs.
• If not, no fluff – just know we appreciate your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles.

Company Information

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