Employment Type: Full-TimeRelocation Assistance Available: NoJob ID: 3303763

Job Title: Senior Operations Engineer – Information SecurityLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesWork Arrangement: Remote for the most part, with occasional on-site presence required. Candidates should live within a commutable distance to the office space provided at the listed location.

About Our Award-Winning Client:Our Award-Winning Client is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry, specializing in medical records, IT, and informatics. Known for its innovation and excellence, the company operates on a national scale and has earned numerous accolades for advancing healthcare services and solutions.

Position Summary:The Senior Security Operations Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining a robust portfolio of security tools, including vulnerability management and authentication solutions. This role requires expertise in event management, incident response, penetration testing, threat intelligence, proactive defense, and more. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to improving the organization's security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the security team, supporting regional affiliates and campuses.
• Implement and maintain tools such as SIEM, scanning platforms, privileged account management, and discovery tools.
• Conduct penetration testing and generate remediation reports.
• Support security event management platforms, including correlation and automation capabilities.
• Configure and support web security platforms, threat prevention systems, and other network-based sensors.
• Actively monitor and respond to threat feeds, alarms, and reports to mitigate risks proactively.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify undetected cyber threats.
• Collect and disseminate reports and metrics on vulnerability management.
• Analyze malware in a controlled environment and interact with EDR platforms.
• Perform password testing and cracking using tools like Ophcrack.
• Configure and fine-tune Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems.
• Collaborate with Security Engineering, Risk Management, and Incident Management teams to drive automation and actionable intelligence.
• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring effective results of security solutions.
• Maintain systems with vendor updates in compliance with IS change control standards.
• Design and develop test data, schedules, and conduct unit/system tests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of technical experience in IT or security roles.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk).
• Knowledge of DLP systems and safeguarding sensitive data.
• Extensive experience with Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix, and the Kali Linux platform.
• Expertise in vulnerability management tools such as Nexpose, Tenable, or Qualys.
• Proficiency in network security tools (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, proxies, content filtering, EDR/XDR).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, encryption, and mobile device management.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage complex projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to guide peers in vulnerability remediation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, OSCP.
• Experience with scripting and automation techniques.
• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and tooling.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions.

Candidate Profile:

• Over 5 years of professional IT/security experience, with 10+ years preferred in scalable application development using Django (Node.js experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to write secure, maintainable code.
• Extensive experience creating, securing, and integrating APIs.
• Strong familiarity with DevOps and agile methodologies.
• Effective communicator and technical leader.

Benefits:

• Full benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge security technologies and advance career growth.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Job ID: 3303763

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.