Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary

Wissen Technology is hiring a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive advanced security testing, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security assurance initiatives across enterprise applications, networks, cloud platforms, and infrastructure. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end security assessments, mentoring engineers, partnering with stakeholders, and ensuring secure product development and operational resilience across critical business systems.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Penetration Testing (8+ years performing application, network, and infrastructure assessments)
• Vulnerability Assessments using tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Qualys, and Nmap
• Security Incident Response and root cause analysis for enterprise environments
• Threat Modeling and secure design reviews across SDLC
• Cyber Threat Intelligence and attack surface analysis
• Risk Analysis and remediation validation for critical vulnerabilities
• Compliance Risk Management aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, and regulatory standards
• CISSP, CISA, GSEC, Security+, or GCIH certification

Optional Skills (Good to Have)

• Cloud security assessment across AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Red Team exercises and adversary simulation
• DevSecOps integration and CI/CD security testing
• SAST/DAST tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, or Fortify
• Security automation and scripting using Python or PowerShell

Professional Attributes & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Leadership: Experience mentoring security engineers and leading assessment engagements
• Ownership: Ability to independently manage end-to-end security testing programs
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and business stakeholders
• Collaboration: Experience partnering with Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, and Risk teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex penetration tests and security assessments across applications, infrastructure, and networks
• Develop comprehensive security test plans, methodologies, and reporting standards
• Collaborate with development teams to embed security testing into SDLC processes
• Analyze security incidents and provide actionable remediation recommendations
• Validate remediation effectiveness through retesting and risk verification
• Review system architectures and identify design-level security weaknesses
• Mentor junior security engineers and review assessment deliverables
• Track emerging cyber threats and improve organizational security posture