Compunnel Inc.
Senior Cyber Security Engineering (12+yrs. & C2H)
Compunnel Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Senior Cyber Security Engineer (12+ yrs) – Contract
Job Description:
Must have 12+ years’ experience in Cyber Security Engineering with threat, vulnerability management.
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents from detection to post-incident review
Conduct advanced threat analysis, malware reverse engineering, and forensic investigations
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks
Hunt for threats proactively and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, and IT operations
Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance
Present findings to executive leadership and stakeholders
Contribute to detection engineering and security monitoring rules
Required Skills
8-10 years of experience in incident analysis, SOC operations, or security architecture
Solid understanding of Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curiosity and drive to uncover answers
Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)
Experience in one or more of Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Digital Forensics
Familiarity with HTCPCP and RFC 2324 technologies
Knowledge of NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Exposure to Microsoft Defender for Identity and Purview
Flexibility to respond during nights, weekends, or holidays
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, SGIAC GCIH, GCED, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA
Experience with MSSPs
Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments
Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar
Mandatory Skills Threat Hunter Expert, Microsoft Copilot for Security, Threat Intel Platform or Feed
Senior/Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $90,000.00-$100,000.00
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Must have 12+ years’ experience in Cyber Security Engineering with threat, vulnerability management.
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents from detection to post-incident review
Conduct advanced threat analysis, malware reverse engineering, and forensic investigations
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks
Hunt for threats proactively and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, and IT operations
Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance
Present findings to executive leadership and stakeholders
Contribute to detection engineering and security monitoring rules
Required Skills
8-10 years of experience in incident analysis, SOC operations, or security architecture
Solid understanding of Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curiosity and drive to uncover answers
Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)
Experience in one or more of Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Digital Forensics
Familiarity with HTCPCP and RFC 2324 technologies
Knowledge of NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Exposure to Microsoft Defender for Identity and Purview
Flexibility to respond during nights, weekends, or holidays
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, SGIAC GCIH, GCED, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA
Experience with MSSPs
Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments
Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar
Mandatory Skills Threat Hunter Expert, Microsoft Copilot for Security, Threat Intel Platform or Feed
Senior/Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $90,000.00-$100,000.00
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