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)