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TEKsystems

Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · Remote

$50 - $60/hr

The Senior Security Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering to architect, configure, implement, and manage the Credit Union's core cybersecurity technologies--such as ...

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How much do senior security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior security engineer in High Point, NC is $122,346.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,200.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a senior security engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Security Engineer, you need deep expertise in network security, risk assessment, incident response, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and certifications like CISSP or CEH are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and leadership abilities help you excel in complex security environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial to safeguard organizational assets and maintain robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

How does a senior security engineer collaborate with other departments to enhance organizational security?

Senior Security Engineers frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with IT, software development, and compliance teams to implement security best practices and respond to incidents. They play a key role in conducting security reviews, advising on secure design, and leading incident response efforts. Effective communication and collaboration are essential, as these engineers often translate technical risks into business terms and provide guidance during audits or vulnerability assessments. This collaborative approach helps ensure comprehensive protection across all organizational assets.

What is the difference between Senior Security Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectSenior Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, CEH; Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity or related fieldsCertifications like CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials; Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDesigning security systems, implementing security measures, leading security projectsMonitoring security alerts, analyzing threats, conducting security assessments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, finance, healthcare for security infrastructure rolesCommon in various industries for threat detection and incident response

The main difference is that Senior Security Engineers focus on designing and implementing security solutions, while Security Analysts primarily monitor and analyze security threats. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Senior Security Engineer job openings in High Point, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,346 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Senior Security Engineer (Remote - North Carolina, Florida, or South Carolina preferred)

Archgroup

Greensboro, NC • Remote

$110K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to protect enterprise systems, data, and cloud environments from evolving cyber threats. This role focuses on advanced security engineering, threat detection, and AI-driven security capabilities. You will serve as a senior technical resource, leading complex investigations and improving detection and response through automation and AI.

Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation security capabilities, including AI-driven detection, automation, and cloud security, while working on high-impact enterprise challenges.

This is a remote role that can sit anywhere in US (near Arch office preferred).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy agentic AI workflows and intelligent autonomous playbooks to automate Tier-1/2 alert triage, context enrichment, and incident response.

  • Develop and tune complex detection logic across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud platforms, focusing on behavioral analytics and anomaly detection.

  • Utilize Python to build custom security tools, integrate disparate security APIs, andmaintainhigh-quality, reusable codebases for security orchestration (SOAR).

  • Lead threat hunting initiatives and serve as a Tier-3 escalation resource for complex, high-severity security incidents.

  • Analyze attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to map coverage against the MITRE ATT&CK framework and proactively close gaps.

  • Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a specific focus on auditing, monitoring, and protectingproductionAI/LLM pipelines and workloads.

  • Mentor junior team members, conduct code reviews for automation scripts, and promote robust software engineering best practices within the security team.

Qualifications

Required

  • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on security or detection engineering

  • 3+yearsin a Sr. SecurityEngineerrole

  • Deep technical knowledge of incident response, threat hunting, and adversary TTPs.

  • Experience implementing and managing detection logic across enterprise SIEM, EDR/XDR, or cloud-native security tools.

  • Experience securing and monitoring cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Demonstrated experience building functional toolsin Python/Powershell, interacting with REST APIs, and writing clean, structured code (experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines preferred).

  • Bachelor'sdegree inComputer Science, Cybersecurity,orEngineering.

Preferred

  • Practical understanding of building or implementing LLM-based agents, prompt engineering, and integrating AI models into automated workflowsandcustom API integrations.

  • Familiarity with AI/LLM-specific security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, prompt injection, data poisoning, model evasion).

  • Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, or identity security platforms

  • Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP,GIACGCIA/GCIH, or cloud security certifications).

  • Master's degree inComputer Science, Cybersecurity, IT Management with an emphasis on AI/Automation.

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Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn't the right fit but you're interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch's Talent Acquisition team.

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