Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Milpitas, CA, United States On-site
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About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design, assessment, and continuous improvement of our security posture, with a primary focus on protecting and hardening our external attack surface. This role requires deep technical expertise across multiple security domains, combined with the ability to architect scalable, automated solutions and proactively defend against emerging threats—including those leveraging artificial intelligence. You will operate as both a strategic architect and a hands-on engineer, partnering closely with cross-functional teams while independently driving key security initiatives.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
- 5–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or related roles
- Attack surface management and external asset discovery
- Penetration testing methodologies and tools
- Vulnerability management programs and tooling
- Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Solid scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
- Experience building or implementing automation in security workflows
- Strong understanding of networking, systems, and application security principles
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive initiatives independently
- Familiarity with frameworks such as: • NIST CSF / NIST 800-82 (ICS security)
- ISO 27001