Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Remote Work Arrangement: Remote
About the Role
As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cyber security solutions to protect Hyland's systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats. You will play a critical role in the development, deployment, and administration of security technologies while providing expert-level support for cyber security incidents and operations. This role requires strong technical expertise in network and system security, secure architecture design, security tool implementation, and incident response — and is ideal for a seasoned security professional who operates with autonomy, leads with influence, and is deeply committed to continuous learning.
Your Role Responsibilities – Here's What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures, systems, and infrastructure to mitigate cyber security risks; develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Evaluate, deploy, and configure security technologies including IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, web filtering, endpoint protection, DLP, CSPM, IAM, and SIEM solutions; develop and maintain security toolsets, scripts, and automation workflows to enhance security operations and incident response capabilities
- Conduct security assessments and audits of existing systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses; partner with the business to solve complex technology challenges by applying security by design and privacy by design principles
- Provide expert-level support for the investigation and response to cyber security incidents including breaches, malware infections, and insider threats; conduct forensic analysis to determine the root cause, scope, and impact of security breaches
- Implement and manage security monitoring tools including SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability management platforms, and log/analytic management systems; provide expert-level support for analyzing network traffic, system logs, and security events for indicators of compromise and anomalous activities
- Mentor, coach, train, and provide feedback to team members; develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to minimize the impact of security incidents and restore normal operations
Role Essentials – What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security roles with a strong focus on security engineering, platform administration, and security architecture design
- Deep understanding of network security principles, technologies, and best practices, including strong knowledge of networking concepts such as subnetting, routers, switches, firewalls, and the OSI model
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection solutions
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact; strong leadership, sound judgment, collaboration, and interpersonal skills applied successfully within teams and across all levels of the organization
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills; self-motivated with the ability to manage projects to completion with minimal oversight and a demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and mobilize team members and business partners
What We'd Like to See – Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Linux, and macOS operating systems
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Shell scripting, and Python
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and provide timely feedback to team members on complex cyber security topics
- Strong ability to use original thinking to translate goals into the implementation of new ideas and design solutions
- Experience with threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities
- Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of cyber security
About Hyland
Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. © Hyland. All rights reserved.
Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.
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Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do – whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work.
The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee-centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success.
As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.
