About the role

What will you do at InterScripts, Inc.?

Security Engineer

Location: Daly City, CA, USA

Work Mode: Onsite

Eligibility:Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Engineer to join our IT and cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise security infrastructure to protect systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in security operations, threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and infrastructure security across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions and controls
Monitor security systems, alerts, logs, and incidents using SIEM and security tools
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and remediation activities
Manage firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint security, and access controls
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and security breaches
Implement security policies, standards, and compliance best practices
Secure cloud infrastructure environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Perform security audits, patch management, and system hardening activities
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to improve security posture
Maintain documentation related to security architecture, incidents, and procedures
Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity / Security Engineering
Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and cloud security
Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint protection
Experience with vulnerability management and security assessment tools
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
Experience securing Windows/Linux environments and cloud platforms
Familiarity with identity and access management concepts
Understanding of incident response and threat detection methodologies
Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or Bash is a plus
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, CCSP, or equivalent are preferred
Additional Details
Onsite role based in Daly City, CA
Ability to work in a fast-paced and security-focused environment
Immediate joiners preferred

Which skills does this role require?

Cloud InfrastructureSystems EngineeringCloud ComputingInfrastructureCloud ArchitecturePythonAWSGCPAzure

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