Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Security automation and orchestration 

• AI-assisted security operations 

• Threat detection and response modernization 

• Identity & Access Management modernization through ConductorOne 

• Access governance and lifecycle automation 

• Vulnerability management improvement 

• Security monitoring and response optimization 

Role Summary 

The Security Operations Engineer / Sr. Security Operations Engineer is responsible for proactively identifying and responding to cybersecurity threats, validating security controls, improving detection capabilities, and supporting the secure operation of enterprise systems. 

This role combines threat hunting, security monitoring, incident response, security engineering, automation development, and identity security. The successful candidate will help design and implement automated workflows, develop security playbooks and runbooks, optimize detection capabilities, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen WoodmenLife's cybersecurity posture. 

Candidates hired at the Senior Engineer level will also serve as technical leaders, leading complex investigations, mentoring team members, and driving strategic security initiatives. 

What You'll Do 

Security Operations & Incident Response 

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise systems and environments. 

• Perform triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis activities. 

• Conduct root cause analysis and document incident findings. 

• Escalate and coordinate response efforts during critical security events. 

• Continuously improve incident response procedures and operational readiness. 

Threat Detection & Threat Hunting 

• Proactively hunt for emerging threats and suspicious activity. 

• Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules and alerting capabilities. 

• Analyze network, cloud, endpoint, application, and identity-related security events. 

• Leverage threat intelligence and security frameworks to enhance detection effectiveness. 

• Identify attack patterns and security gaps before they become incidents. 

Security Automation & AI Enablement 

• Develop and maintain security automation workflows and orchestration processes. 

• Build scripts and integrations using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies. 

• Design and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and response workflows. 

• Leverage AI-powered tools, copilots, and agentic workflows to improve operational efficiency. 

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and intelligent process design. 

Identity & Access Management (IAM) 

• Support Identity Governance and Administration initiatives. 

• Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access changes. 

• Support access reviews, certifications, and governance activities. 

• Implement and maintain least-privilege access controls. 

• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen enterprise identity security practices. 

Security Engineering & Tool Optimization 

• Administer and optimize security monitoring and response platforms. 

• Configure and maintain security detections, alerts, dashboards, and workflows. 

• Evaluate new technologies and security capabilities. 

• Support cloud security initiatives and security architecture reviews. 

• Troubleshoot complex issues involving security tools and integrations. 

Vulnerability Management & Security Controls 

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts. 

• Validate security controls and response capabilities. 

• Collaborate with Technology teams to prioritize and address risk. 

• Identify gaps in security coverage and recommend improvements. 

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 

• Partner with Business Technology, Infrastructure, Compliance, and Engineering teams. 

• Contribute to security standards, procedures, and best practices. 

• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives. 

• Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends. 

• (Senior Level) Mentor and coach Security Operations team members. 

Current Strategic Initiatives 

• Security Operations Modernization 

• Security Automation & Orchestration Expansion 

• AI-Augmented Security Operations 

• Identity Governance & Administration (ConductorOne) 

• Automated Provisioning & Deprovisioning 

• Access Certification & Governance Programs 

• Threat Hunting Program Enhancement 

• Cloud Security Maturity Initiatives 

• Vulnerability Management Optimization 

• Detection Engineering Improvements 

Tools & Technologies 

• Microsoft Defender 

• Microsoft Security Copilot 

• Microsoft Entra ID 

• Azure DevOps 

• Hunters Security 

• Cribl 

• Tenable 

• Netskope 

• Tines 

• Microsoft Power Automate 

• Python 

• Microsoft 365 

• Microsoft 365 Copilot 

• Claude AI 

• SIEM Platforms 

• EDR/XDR Technologies 

• Cloud Security Platforms 

What You Bring 

Security Operations Engineer Minimum Qualifications 

• Associate degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 3+ years of Security Operations, SOC, Incident Response, or Security Engineering experience. 

• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. 

• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, firewall, and cloud security technologies. 

• Experience with vulnerability management processes. 

• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls. 

• Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages. 

• Understanding of cloud security principles. 

• Experience with AI-powered security tools, copilots, automation platforms, or agentic workflows. 

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. 

Sr. Security Operations Engineer Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 5+ years of Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, or Security Engineering experience. 

• Demonstrated experience leading complex incident investigations. 

• Experience conducting advanced threat hunting activities. 

• Experience managing vulnerability remediation programs. 

• Advanced experience with SIEM platforms, detection engineering, and security analytics. 

• Strong cloud security knowledge across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments. 

• Proficiency with security automation and scripting technologies. 

• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership. 

• Strong understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or related frameworks. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as: 

• CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CEH, Security+,OSCP 

• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC). 

• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK. 

• Experience with security automation and orchestration platforms. 

• Experience with AI-assisted security operations. 

• Experience supporting regulated or financial-services environments. 

• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration platforms. 

Scope & Impact 

• Protect critical business systems and sensitive organizational data. 

• Improve WoodmenLife's ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. 

• Drive automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency. 

• Help modernize identity governance and access management capabilities. 

• Influence security tool optimization and operational strategy. 

• Support enterprise-wide risk reduction and security maturity efforts. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship at the Senior Engineer level. 

Career Growth 

This role provides opportunities to advance into: 

Security Operations Career Path 

• Security Operations Engineer 

• Sr. Security Operations Engineer 

• Lead Security Operations Engineer 

Security Engineering Career Path 

• Security Product Engineer 

• Sr. Security Product Engineer 

• Lead Security Product Engineer 

Specialized Security Career Path 

• Security Automation Engineer 

This position offers exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations, AI-enabled security technologies, cloud security initiatives, automation engineering, identity governance, and strategic security transformation projects. 
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