Principal Security Operations Engineer

About This Role

Lead a dedicated team in enhancing security measures and resolving complex operational issues within the cybersecurity framework. This role balances management responsibilities with hands-on technical expertise, directly impacting client security and organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex operational issues, ensuring quick and effective resolutions
• Maintain and optimize critical systems, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, SumoLogic) and vulnerability management tools
• Monitor and improve the team’s use of automation and monitoring tools to drive operational efficiency
• Analyze and resolve system performance issues while ensuring compliance with security standards
• Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to identify root causes
• Mentor and support the professional growth of engineers through training and feedback
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and retention to ensure team stability
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of security services and ensure operational consistency
• Track and optimize key metrics like incident response times and compliance posture
• Develop processes for incident response and compliance reporting

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in technical roles, such as engineering or operations
• Proven ability to manage operational processes and handle escalations
• Strong technical expertise with SIEM platforms and vulnerability management tools
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues in high-pressure environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC, HIPAA)
• Ability to mentor and guide team members while contributing to technical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in technical roles, such as engineering or operations

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with IT frameworks such as ITIL or TOGAF
• Basic experience with automation tools
• Experience with Anti Virus tools
• Experience with Agile delivery practices

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits