Security -Sr Security Operations Engineer
$104,000–$130,000 year
HybridOmaha, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise systems, performing triage, containment, eradication, and root cause analysis while documenting findings. Proactively hunt for emerging threats by developing, tuning, and optimizing detection rules to analyze network, cloud, endpoint, and identity events. Build and maintain security automation workflows using Python, PowerShell, and AI-powered tools to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency. Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews, while implementing least-privilege controls. Administer security monitoring platforms, configure detections, and support vulnerability management and remediation efforts. Partner with stakeholders to strengthen the organization's overall security posture and drive continuous improvement in detection capabilities and response procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of Security Operations, SOC, Incident Response, or Security Engineering experience
- Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response
- Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, firewall, and cloud security technologies
- Experience with vulnerability management processes
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
- Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
- Understanding of cloud security principles
- Experience with AI-powered security tools, copilots, automation platforms, or agentic workflows
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, or Security Engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex incident investigations
- Experience conducting advanced threat hunting activities
- Experience managing vulnerability remediation programs
- Advanced experience with SIEM platforms, detection engineering, and security analytics
- Strong cloud security knowledge across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments
- Proficiency with security automation and scripting technologies
- Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership
- Strong understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or related frameworks
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Passing a criminal background check
- Passing a credit check (where required for position)
- Passing a fingerprint check (where required for position)
- Passing a drug screen
- Passing reference checks
Desired Qualifications
- Professional cybersecurity certifications such as: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CEH, Security+, OSCP
- Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK
- Experience with security automation and orchestration platforms
- Experience with AI-assisted security operations
- Experience supporting regulated or financial-services environments
- Experience with Identity Governance and Administration platforms
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