Security Engineer

FCTI, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to protect the company’s digital assets and infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols while collaborating with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure a strong security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, Splunk, and SIEM
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, using security tools and log analysis
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; collaborate with teams to remediate identified risks
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
• Investigate security incidents and implement incident response plans
• Support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) by ensuring security controls are in place
• Work with software developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure coding practices and secure cloud/infrastructure configurations
• Stay up-to-date with current threats and security technologies; recommend and implement improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in a security engineering or cybersecurity role
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security best practices
• Familiarity with SIEM, Splunk, endpoint security, vulnerability scanners, and other cybersecurity tools
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or Security+
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience with incident response and forensic investigations
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills