Sr Security Engineer

My name is Boopathi, and I m a Senior Technical Recruiter at Cloud Destinations LLC.

Please see the below job description and let me know if you are interested in this position.

Role: Sr. Security Engineer Location: Columbus, OH Duration: 6 Months Role Overview:
The Senior Security Engineer plays a dual role: hands-on security engineering and strategic leadership . The position drives enterprise-wide transformation by designing forward-looking security architectures, enabling cloud adoption, and embedding security into digital innovation initiatives. Beyond technical depth, this role requires leadership across hybrid environments, global programs, and matrixed teams , establishing frameworks, governance, and delivery models that scale across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture & Strategy Lead Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud-native security programs; design scalable reference architectures; respond rapidly to global incidents with tactical execution and playbook development.
• Threat Modeling & Risk Management Conduct security assessments for applications, APIs, containers, and third-party integrations; align with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.
• Cloud & DevSecOps Enablement Secure AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform environments; integrate security into CI/CD pipelines; enforce secure coding and infrastructure-as-code policies.
• Automation & Engineering Develop SOAR playbooks, automation scripts (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and integrate SIEM/SOAR platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, XSOAR.
• Detection & Response Create custom detection rules, enhance SOC/IR workflows, and lead purple team exercises.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with architects, executives, and product teams; embed security into M&A, AI/ML adoption, cloud migration, and digital modernization initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering/architecture; 3+ years leading transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in cloud-native security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) , Zero Trust, and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on with scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible) and Kubernetes/container security.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC Cloud Security, AWS/Azure Security Specialty.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and executive engagement skills.
• Ability to build security frameworks and governance models from the ground up.

Preferred:

• Regulated industry background (finance, healthcare, government).
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA compliance requirements.