Senior Security Engineer

Gordon Food Service

. Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and frameworks .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity strategies, threat hunting, and incident response, with a strong focus on automation and security technologies. Proficient in developing secure network architectures and integrating advanced security solutions to enhance organizational security posture.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentThreat Hunting FrameworksIncident Response ExpertiseEnterprise SIEM AdministrationAutomation Scripting in Python

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity PrinciplesCustom Detection LogicLog NormalizationForensic AnalysisMalware AnalysisThreat IntelligenceSecurity Validation ToolsInfrastructure-as-CodeAutomated Threat EmulationComplex Query Writing

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTime Management SkillsMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsSOAR PlatformsEDR PlatformsNDR PlatformsAutomation FrameworksCI/CD PipelinesOpen-Source Testing FrameworksAI Agent PlatformsWindows InfrastructureLinux Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMGIACCCSP

Industry Keywords

Threat IntelligenceIncident ResponseCybersecurity FrameworksEnterprise CloudIdentity & Access ManagementMITRE ATT&CKSecurity PoliciesNetwork ArchitectureRoot Cause AnalysisSecurity Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and frameworks
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and objectives
Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to provide expert guidance and recommendations
Lead the SecOps threat hunting program across multi-platform operating systems, enterprise cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, and network environments
Correlate open-source and proprietary threat intelligence into proactive, baseline, and reactive threat hunts
Maintain and expand automated hunt dashboards and threat hunting automation frameworks
Aid in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures and infrastructure
Maintain log ingestion pipelines, custom parsers, data normalization models, feed integrations, and overall platform health of the SIEM/SOAR environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and select security technologies and solutions
Act as the Tier 2 technical escalation point and mentor for Security Analysts
Participate in critical Incident Response efforts, root-cause investigations, and the SecOps On-Call rotation
Conduct detailed investigations of security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation measures
Design, build, and tune custom detections in vendor-neutral rule languages and native SIEM/SOAR/EDR logic
Execute automated and manual threat emulation/attack chains using open-source testing frameworks to validate log ingestion, rule efficacy, and security controls
Support external Red Team engagements and remediate identified visibility and control gaps
Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code configurations via version-controlled CI/CD pipelines for security workspaces and validation environments
Write, maintain, and integrate custom automation scripts and SOAR playbooks to streamline analyst triage and system workflows
Assist in developing, tuning, and integrating modern AI agent platforms and operational workflows into core SecOps pipelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required
Five to eight years previous related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CCSP are preferred
Proficiency with engineering and administering Enterprise SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and NDR platforms
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices
Expertise with writing custom detection logic, complex queries, and log normalization
Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure: Windows, Linux, Enterprise Cloud (IaaS/PaaS), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Enterprise Networking
Experience writing automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Proficiency in security incident response, including forensic analysis, malware analysis, and threat intelligence
Demonstrated experience with threat hunting frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and security validation tools
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members
Must have good customer service and time management skills
Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, and reference established precedents and policies
Gordon Food Service customer employees must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process
Must pass pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office and 1 day remote
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CCSP are preferred
Reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability
Tobacco-free workplace
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment drug tests