Cyber Security Engineer

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Apprentice.io

πŸ“Remote - United States

Summary

Join Apprentice, a rapidly growing life science company, as a Cybersecurity Engineer. You will play a key role in securing our cloud-based platforms, ensuring compliance, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. This mid to senior-level position requires 5-9 years of experience in cybersecurity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design and implement security measures, and respond to security incidents. The role involves vulnerability management, security architecture, compliance, and risk assessment. Apprentice offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and a remote-friendly work environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-9 years of experience in cybersecurity, including experience in SaaS, cloud security, or software development environments
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, or GDPR
  • Experience with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center)
  • Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection solutions
  • Hands-on experience in incident response, threat hunting, and malware analysis
  • Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent
  • Experience with Zero Trust security models and architecture
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and tools (e.g., SAST, DAST)
  • Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations such as CCPA and HIPAA

Responsibilities

  • Design and Implement Security Controls: Develop and implement security measures to protect the company’s cloud-based SaaS infrastructure, applications, and data
  • Threat Detection and Incident Response: Monitor for and respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and lead incident response efforts to minimize impact and prevent recurrence
  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing, and recommend remediation strategies
  • Security Architecture: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure design and architecture of SaaS applications and infrastructure
  • Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations
  • Cloud Security: Develop and enforce best practices for securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, network security, and container security
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential security risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and maintain risk management documentation
  • Security Automation: Implement automation solutions for security processes, such as log analysis, vulnerability patching, and compliance checks
  • Training and Awareness: Provide security training and awareness programs to employees to promote a culture of security

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with tools such as DataDog, Okta, CloudFlare, WAF, AWS, Terraform, Python, or any other coding languages are highly desirable
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes)

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package (health, dental, vision)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Every employee is a shareholder!
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote-friendly & flexible with a $250 at-home work setup stipend
  • 16 company holidays, including one week off for the 4th of July and the week off between Christmas and New Year
  • Generous 401k match and contribution
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