Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

DLP
Firewalls
SIEM
Palo Alto
Incident Response
CIS Controls Implementation
Cloud Security

Job Details

Cyber Security Operations Engineer III Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Type: Full Time, Direct-Hire

Company Overview
Our client is a nationally recognized leader in the retail industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and technological innovation. With a strong emphasis on integrity, safety, and continuous improvement, the organization fosters a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to solve complex challenges and contribute to long-term success. Their mission is rooted in delivering high-quality service while maintaining a secure and resilient infrastructure.

Role Summary
The Cyber Security Operations Engineer III is a senior-level technical leader responsible for defending enterprise systems against cyber threats and ensuring the integrity of critical infrastructure. This role plays a vital part in incident response, threat detection, and the continuous enhancement of cybersecurity operations.

You will lead tactical response efforts, proactively hunt for vulnerabilities, and guide the development of automation and orchestration capabilities. Your expertise will support compliance with regulatory standards and drive improvements across cybersecurity technologies, processes, and team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead incident response efforts, acting as incident owner and providing real-time decision-making and coordination.
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Develop and enhance cybersecurity automation and orchestration tools to improve response efficiency.
  • Provide third-tier support and subject matter expertise for cybersecurity infrastructure and technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure secure design and implementation of IT projects.
  • Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to identify and remediate process gaps.
  • Analyze malware, network intrusions, and unauthorized access to determine attack vectors and escalation paths.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or infrastructure security within large, complex environments.
  • Advanced expertise in cybersecurity technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, and cloud security.
  • Strong scripting or software development experience for automation and orchestration.
  • Deep understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.
  • Proven ability to lead incident response and threat analysis efforts with precision and clarity.
  • Experience in mentoring and training IT staff, with a focus on technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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