Security Engineer

Job Description We're looking for a skilled and curious Detection and Response Security Engineer-2 to help strengthen our real-time threat detection and incident response capabilities. You'll be on the front line of our security operations monitoring real-time threats, fine-tuning detection systems, and leading incident investigations across cloud and on-prem environments. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment, love connecting the dots across logs and alerts, and are passionate about staying one step ahead of adversaries, this role is for you. What You'll Do - Monitor and analyze security events across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments using SIEM tools (especially Wazuh) and endpoint monitoring solutions. - Investigate alerts from WAF, DDoS protection platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, DLP, AV, and network security tools. Perform initial triage, containment, and escalation of incidents. - Correlate logs and security data to detect threats, suspicious behavior, and policy violations using MITRE ATT&CK or other frameworks. - Maintain and fine-tune detection rules and correlation logic in Wazuh SIEM and other log aggregation platforms. - Respond to and manage security incidents (SOC L2/L3 level) perform root cause analysis, coordinate with stakeholders, and assist in recovery and documentation. - Operate and support network and application layer firewalls, DDoS mitigation platforms, and threat intelligence feeds. - Define and implement security use cases, dashboards, and alerting mechanisms based on emerging threats and internal risk scenarios. - Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure logging, alerting, and telemetry coverage across servers, applications, APIs, and containers. - Contribute to the development of playbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles to standardize SOC operations and response. - Participate in threat-hunting activities, post-incident reviews, and red/blue team exercises to strengthen detection capabilities. What You Bring - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience in SOC or IT Security operations. - 36 years of experience working in a SOC, MSSP, or security operations environment. - Proven hands-on experience with SIEM tools ideally Wazuh, ELK Stack, or similar open-source and enterprise SIEM platforms. - Strong understanding of Web Application Firewalls (WAF), anti-DDoS technologies, and network traffic analysis. - Experience monitoring and defending Linux/Windows environments, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and containerized infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes). - Familiarity with threat intelligence, IOC enrichment, and behavioral analytics tools and processes. - Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and common attacker techniques (reconnaissance, lateral movement, privilege escalation). - Experience with log parsing, data normalization, and the use of regex, JSON, or scripting (Python/Bash) to automate analysis. - Good grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. - Ability to manage incidents with calm, clarity, and attention to detail both independently and collaboratively. Why Join Us - Be part of a modern SOC function that values automation, continuous learning, and collaboration. - Gain exposure to real-time security challenges across fintech, cloud, and SaaS ecosystems. - Join a forward-looking team actively exploring AI in security both as a threat and as a tool. - Enjoy a learning-driven culture with support for certifications, research, and community engagement.