Security Engineer I

Lendistry

. Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud-native tools .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response, including monitoring and investigating security alerts, maintaining incident records, and executing incident response playbooks. Proficient in vulnerability management and familiar with regulatory frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Incident Response Lifecycle KnowledgeSIEM And EDR Platforms ExperienceVulnerability Management ConceptsBasic Scripting Ability (Python, PowerShell)Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseSecurity Alert InvestigationVulnerability ScanningIncident DocumentationDetection Rule TuningCloud Security ServicesAutomation ScriptingSecurity Metrics DevelopmentPost-Incident ReviewsIncident Coordination

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SIEM ToolsEDR PlatformsVulnerability Scanning ToolsAWS Security ServicesAzure Security Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CySA+GCIHSC-200AWS Security Specialty

Industry Keywords

SOCISO 27001SOC 2NIST SP 800-61MITRE ATT&CKCVSS ScoringIncident Response PlaybooksCloud LoggingIncident Status UpdatesEscalation Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud-native tools
Act as first responder and incident coordinator, executing incident response playbooks through detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
Maintain incident records, timelines, and evidence; facilitate post-incident reviews and track corrective actions to closure
Provide timely incident status updates to IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership, following established escalation paths
Partner with the SOC and MSSP providers to validate alerts, refine escalation procedures, and improve response quality
Develop, maintain, and test incident response playbooks and runbooks; support tabletop exercises
Tune SIEM and EDR detection rules and policies to reduce false positives and improve detection coverage
Operate vulnerability scanning tools, validate findings, and track remediation against defined SLAs
Assist with vendor security assessments and collect evidence to support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regulatory audit activities
Build and maintain security metrics and dashboards, including mean time to detect and respond, incident volume, and open vulnerabilities
Automate repetitive security tasks using scripting and available platform capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations (SOC), or incident response
Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms for alert triage and investigation
Working knowledge of the incident response lifecycle (e.g., NIST SP 800-61) and common attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)
Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure security services and cloud logging
Understanding of vulnerability management concepts, including CVSS scoring and remediation prioritization
Working knowledge of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks
Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for automation and analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear incident documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred: certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, SC-200, or AWS Security Specialty

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Birthday Day Off
12 Paid Company Holidays
401(k) Match
FSA and HSA
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development Courses
In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices)
In Office Engagement Activities