Americana Restaurants - Cyber Security Engineer

Your Impact :- Monitor enterprise systems, applications, and networks for security threats, suspicious activities, and security incidents.- Investigate cybersecurity incidents, determine root causes, and coordinate remediation activities.- Develop, maintain, and improve incident response plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing activities.- Prioritize identified vulnerabilities based on business risk and ensure timely remediation with IT teams.- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security controls and security architecture best practices.- Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity tools, technologies, and security enhancements.- Manage and maintain security platforms including Firewalls, CyberArk PAM, SIEM solutions, SOC Agents, Endpoint Protection, and VAPT tools.- Monitor security logs, alerts, and threat intelligence to identify and respond to potential security risks.- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, internal policies, and industry standards such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.- Conduct security risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.- Promote cybersecurity awareness by developing and delivering security awareness programs for employees.- Document security incidents, investigation findings, remediation activities, and security reports for management and stakeholders.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the organization's cybersecurity maturity.What You Bring :- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Security Engineering.- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security frameworks, and industry best practices.- Hands-on experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, CyberArk PAM, SOC monitoring, and Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT).- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and remediation processes.- Strong knowledge of networking concepts, network protocols, and security technologies.- Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks and standards such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ will be an added advantage.Preferred Qualifications :- Master's degree in cyber security or a related discipline.- Experience securing cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Confluent Cloud.- Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD implementations.- Experience in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, and digital forensics. (ref:hirist.tech)