Cybersecurity Engineer

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Cyber Security Engineer plays a critical role in protecting Netrios clients and infrastructure by monitoring detecting investigating and responding to cyber threats in a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment. This role focuses on threat detection incident response vulnerability management and proactive security improvement to safeguard sensitive data and ensure continuous security operations.

Through technical expertise collaboration and precise execution the Cyber Security Engineer strengthens Netrios cyber defense posture and supports clients in maintaining a resilient compliant and secure digital ecosystem. The ideal candidate is analytical solution-oriented and thrives in fast-paced environments where security precision and impact matter.

This individual will be empowered to drive continuous improvement mentor peers and challenge existing processes to keep Netrio at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Threat Detection & Response

• Monitor detect and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools (LevelBlue Splunk QRadar etc.).

• Conduct detailed investigations and root cause analyses to prevent recurrence of security events.

• Evaluate and prioritize security alerts based on potential impact and severity.

• Ensure incidents are properly documented communicated and resolved within SLAs.

Vulnerability Management

• Utilize and maintain vulnerability scanners (Tenable Qualys etc.) to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with teams to remediate vulnerabilities ensuring risk reduction and compliance.

• Track and report vulnerability trends and coordinate patch management cycles.

Security Policy & Tuning

• Contribute to the development tuning and optimization of SIEM rules detection mechanisms and response playbooks.

• Support the design and maintenance of incident response plans and operational runbooks.

• Ensure proactive security monitoring through continuous improvement of tools and workflows.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as an escalation point and mentor for Cyber Security Technicians; provide training and technical leadership.

• Interface with clients to provide insights deliver reports and participate in incident response or planning meetings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Netrio departments to integrate security best practices across all services.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed of emerging threats technologies and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK NIST ISO 27001).

• Recommend and implement security enhancements that elevate operational efficiency and incident readiness.

• Participate in on-call rotation and weekend coverage as required to support continuous monitoring.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts including incident response threat detection and risk management.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk LevelBlue QRadar) and vulnerability scanners (Tenable Qualys).

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking firewalls intrusion detection systems and endpoint protection.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.

• Self-driven detail-oriented and capable of operating in high-pressure environments.

• 35 years of experience in cybersecurity operations security engineering or similar technical roles.

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in an MSSP or SOC environment.

• Relevant security certifications such as CompTIA Security CEH CISSP GSEC or OSCP.

• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS Azure) and endpoint detection/response (EDR) solutions.

• Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (Python PowerShell Bash) for incident response or threat hunting.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior analysts and foster a collaborative team culture.

The pay range for this position is $95000 to $135000 annually and is applicable for candidates who will be working in the following location(s): New York.
This range is subject to adjustment for other geographic work addition to geographic location Netrio considers education experience internal equity market demands and other qualifying criteria to determine starting salaries.

Other compensation includes a variable compensation plan based on performance.

In addition to compensation benefits Netrio offers a variety of health and welfare benefits based on eligibility including medical and dental insurance term life insurance wellness programs career development and enrollment in our company 401(k) plan with company match.