Senior SOC Security Engineer – Appsec

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Senior SOC Security Engineer
- Application Security Focus

Security Operations Center (SOC)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Application Security to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role blends real-time threat detection and response with proactive application security strategies to protect our digital assets and infrastructure. As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with development teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

You’ll be instrumental in shaping our security posture across both operational and application layers.

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities
• Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Conduct code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to identify application vulnerabilities
• Lead application threat modeling and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and application security testing
• Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes
• Stay current with threat intelligence, zero-days, and security trends

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates
• 5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response
• Desired Certifications such as CISSP, CASE, OSCP, CSSLP, or GIAC

• SIEM & EDR Tools:
  Proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Crowd Strike
• Application Security Tools:
  Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools (e.g., Veracode, Burp Suite, Sonar Qube)
• Secure Coding Practices:
  Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and remediation techniques
• Cloud Security:
  Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP security configurations and container security
• Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Management:
  Ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  principles

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts

Mid-Senior level

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