- Company Name
- Gambit Technologies
- Job Title
- Senior IT Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Senior IT Security Engineer
**Role Summary**
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise‑grade security tooling in a modern financial services environment. Own third‑party platforms (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IAM) and develop Python automation to embed security into the platform architecture, reducing noise and improving operational efficiency.
**Expectations**
- 10+ years in hands‑on IT security engineering.
- Strong object‑oriented programming skills; Python required.
- Proven track record building, scaling, and tuning security solutions in production.
- Deep familiarity with Splunk, Carbon Black, Swimlane or comparable SOAR/SIEM/EDR tools.
- Engineering mindset focused on problem solving, automation, and system improvement.
- Experience in regulated or financial service environments is a plus.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, build, scale, and tune security tooling for enterprise use.
- Own and optimize third‑party platforms (Splunk, Carbon Black, Swimlane, etc.).
- Engineer custom security solutions, integrating automation, custom logic, and APIs.
- Write and maintain clean, object‑oriented Python code to automate workflows and enrich alerts.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and engineering teams to embed security throughout the platform.
- Influence security architecture and tooling decisions during company growth.
**Required Skills**
- Extensive IT security engineering experience (10+ years).
- Strong OOP experience; Python proficiency.
- Expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IAM technologies (Splunk, Carbon Black, Swimlane, etc.).
- Automation, integration, and scripting capabilities.
- Excellent problem‑solving, system design, and secure coding practices.
- Familiarity with financial regulatory requirements (PCI, SOX, GDPR) is an advantage.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Splunk Certified Admin, or Carbon Black Certified Engineer are preferred.