Veteran Benefits Guide · 11 hours ago
Senior Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expVeteran Benefits Guide (VBG) is dedicated to ensuring that Veterans receive accurate disability benefits. The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing security controls across the organization, partnering with various teams to enhance system security and support incident response efforts.
Customer ServiceEmployee BenefitsHealth CareService Industry
Responsibilities
Research, deploy, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot security tools and platforms across the environment by applying least-privilege and zero-trust principles
Design, implement, and maintain technical security controls, including RBAC, firewall rules, VPN configurations, email security controls, and data access and movement protections
Implement and optimize identity and access management controls, including RBAC, just-in-time access, and privileged access monitoring
Own the lifecycle and maturity of security tooling by documenting product roadmaps, identifying capability gaps, and driving continuous improvement aligned with security best practices
Develop and implement practical remediation solutions for identified security gaps, improving system hardening and configuration standards across infrastructure and applications
Perform hands-on system and control assessments to validate control effectiveness, proactively identify weaknesses, and recommend technical improvements
Partner with Infrastructure and Product teams to architect and implement secure solutions for cross-functional initiatives and new technology deployments
Build, operate, and continuously enhance a SIEM platform, including log ingestion, normalization, correlation rules, and alerting aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Deploy, operate, and maintain vulnerability scanning tools and agents while analyzing findings and working with stakeholders to tune vulnerability identification
Support incident response investigations through log analysis, containment support, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements to detection and prevention controls
Hands-on experience implementing email, endpoint, and data protection controls, along with vulnerability management practices, including scanning, agent deployment, and remediation validation
Adaptability and resiliency in an evolving environment
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
One or more industry-recognized certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security, GIAC certifications or equivalent
Hands-on experience with network and perimeter solutions like firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and secure remote access
Strong working knowledge of risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO, and CIS) and regulatory requirements for HIPAA compliance
Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating SIEM and security detection capabilities
In-depth knowledge of IAM architectures, authentication, authorization, and access governance
5+ years of experience in detection and response engineering, incident response, or security architecture
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
Company
Veteran Benefits Guide
Veteran Benefits Guide offers veterinary and disability services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Eric S. Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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