Cyber Security Engineer

Neros Technologies - Torrance, CA

Hiring: Cyber Security Engineer Company: Neros Technologies Location: Torrance, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:26:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, PCI DSS, Penetration Testing, SIEM, SOC, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, with demonstrated ability to build and operate security programs — not just maintain existing ones Required Skills: •Build and operationalize the enterprise cybersecurity program, owning security architecture, detection and response, governance, and automation •Engineer and manage the security technology stack including Microsoft Defender XDR, endpoint protection platforms, SIEM/MDR solutions, and Azure/M365 security controls •Lead incident response operations — containment, investigation, remediation — and coordinate with leadership and stakeholders on findings and risk posture •Perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments •Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and compliance programs aligned to NIST 800-171 and ITAR controls. •Automate security workflows and build detection logic to improve alert fidelity, operational efficiency, and coverage across the environment •Establish change control processes, security baselines, and security awareness training programs •You should have the following Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with ISO standards, 27001 in particular •Operational familiarity with network segmentation tools (e.g., Illumio) and next-gen firewall administration (Palo Alto, Zscaler) •Background in systems administration (Active Directory, Citrix, SCCM, Intune) providing depth of understanding of the environments being secured •CISSP, SANS GIAC, or advanced Microsoft security certifications •Eligibility or willingness to obtain a security clearance for potential future classified work Compensation: •$98,000 - $137,500 / year •Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!