Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cybersecurity Engineer will strengthen security operations by monitoring threats, improving technical controls, and protecting systems, applications, and organizational assets. This senior role requires independent ownership of security initiatives and the ability to coordinate effective responses to security events. You will work across Engineering, DevOps, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to integrate security practices into daily operations. You will also coordinate with external cybersecurity providers, manage security tooling, and communicate technical risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role covers security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, penetration testing, cloud security, and ISO 27001 technical controls. Your work will reduce exposure, improve response readiness, and support continuous improvement of the security posture. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security alerts to identify, investigate, and escalate potential threats. Support incident response activities by coordinating actions across teams and implementing timely containment and mitigation measures. Manage vulnerability assessment programs, remediation planning, ownership tracking, and follow-up. Coordinate penetration testing activities and track remediation of identified vulnerabilities. Maintain, review, and optimize SIEM, EDR, WAF, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security tools. Implement and continuously improve technical controls aligned with ISO 27001. Gather, organize, and present security and audit evidence. Manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors and external service providers. Partner with Engineering, DevOps, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to integrate security best practices into operational processes. Document security activities, risks, decisions, remediation status, and control effectiveness. Track multiple security initiatives and provide proactive status updates to relevant stakeholders. Experience and Skills Senior cybersecurity professional with at least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, information security, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with security monitoring, alert analysis, incident response, escalation, and mitigation. Experience managing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation, and addressing penetration testing findings. Strong understanding of cloud security principles and practical experience with AWS environments. Knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, network security, and application security. Experience with SIEM, EDR, WAF, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security solutions. Familiarity with ISO 27001 technical controls and experience gathering and presenting audit evidence. Experience managing cybersecurity vendors or external security service providers. Strong documentation, organization, follow-up, and project management skills. Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently while managing multiple security projects and initiatives. Professional English communication skills, written and verbal. Hands-on experience with Vulnerability Management, Vendor Management. Skills Security Operations Security Monitoring Incident Response Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing AWS Cloud Security Identity and Access Management Endpoint Security Network Security Application Security SIEM EDR WAF Vulnerability Scanning ISO 27001 Audit Evidence Vendor Management testing Nice to Have AWS Security Services Security Tool Optimization Security Frameworks Penetration Testing Coordination Benefits We provide the opportunity to participate in impactful and technically rigorous industrial data projects that drive innovation and professional growth. Our work environment emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation. Niuro supports a 100% remote work model, allowing flexibility in work location globally. We invest in career development through ongoing training programs and leadership opportunities, ensuring continuous growth and success. Upon successful completion of the initial contract, there is potential for long-term collaboration and stable, full-time employment, reflecting our long-term commitment to our team members. Joining Niuro means becoming part of a global community dedicated to technological excellence and benefiting from a strong administrative support infrastructure that enables you to focus on impactful work without distraction.