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Job Title:
Senior SOC Security Engineer- Application Security Focus
Department:
Security Operations Center (SOC)
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Application Security to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role blends real-time threat detection and response with proactive application security strategies to protect our digital assets and infrastructure.
As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with development teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You'll be instrumental in shaping our security posture across both operational and application layers.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools
Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities
Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
Conduct code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to identify application vulnerabilities
Lead application threat modeling and risk assessments
Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and application security testing
Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes
Stay current with threat intelligence, zero-days, and security trends
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates
5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response
Desired Certifications such as CISSP, CASE, OSCP, CSSLP, or GIAC
Technical Skills
SIEM & EDR Tools: proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, CrowdStrike
Application Security Tools: experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools (e.g., Veracode, Burp Suite, SonarQube)
Secure Coding Practices: deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and remediation techniques
Cloud Security: familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform security configurations and container security
Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Management: ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function & Industries
Information Technology
Software Development
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Jobs via Dice
Job Title:
Senior SOC Security Engineer- Application Security Focus
Department:
Security Operations Center (SOC)
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Application Security to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role blends real-time threat detection and response with proactive application security strategies to protect our digital assets and infrastructure.
As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with development teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You'll be instrumental in shaping our security posture across both operational and application layers.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools
Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities
Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
Conduct code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to identify application vulnerabilities
Lead application threat modeling and risk assessments
Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and application security testing
Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes
Stay current with threat intelligence, zero-days, and security trends
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates
5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response
Desired Certifications such as CISSP, CASE, OSCP, CSSLP, or GIAC
Technical Skills
SIEM & EDR Tools: proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, CrowdStrike
Application Security Tools: experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools (e.g., Veracode, Burp Suite, SonarQube)
Secure Coding Practices: deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and remediation techniques
Cloud Security: familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform security configurations and container security
Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Management: ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts
#DICE #Hybrid
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function & Industries
Information Technology
Software Development
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