Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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Company
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Cox Communications, Inc.
Job Family Group
Information Technology
Job Profile
Cybersecurity Lead Engineer
Management Level
Manager - Non People Leader
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week
Travel %
No
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Includes a base salary of $119,600 - $199,400. The exact salary depends on location, experience, and skills. Additional incentives may apply.
Job Description
Join our Security Operations Center as a Cybersecurity Lead Engineer , driving incident response efforts from escalation to resolution. This role reports to the Manager of the Security Operations Center and involves proactive security actions, strategic recommendations, and continuous improvement of procedures and tools.
Ideal candidates will combine business acumen, technical expertise, and security proficiency. This is a valuable opportunity to protect critical infrastructure within a leading telecommunications company.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage daily SOC operations, ensuring priorities and quality standards are met.
Lead incident triage and response, reviewing escalated security events.
Oversee all phases of incident response: detection, assessment, containment, eradication, recovery.
Conduct forensic analysis and coordinate with third-party resources.
Perform detailed incident analysis to identify root causes and impacts.
Document findings and produce after-action reports.
Develop and execute threat hunting strategies.
Recommend and implement improvements for threat intelligence and incident response.
Lead technical incident response and ensure clear communication.
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize monitoring platforms.
Enhance SOC capabilities through continuous evaluation and integration.
Partner with Security Engineering to improve security tools.
Execute projects under leadership guidance.
Mentor junior analysts and foster professional growth.
Develop and mature SOC policies and procedures.
Stay updated on emerging threats and technologies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 4 years, or 18 years of relevant experience without a degree.
At least 6 years of technical experience in cybersecurity.
Over 2 years in an Incident Response role within large enterprise environments.
Experience applying Incident Response methodologies.
Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux OS.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
Proficiency with automation tools such as Python, PowerShell.
Experience with Microsoft Graph API and KQL.
Knowledge of network protocols, web servers, authentication, anti-virus, server applications.
Ability to work under pressure and analyze independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
Cloud incident response experience.
Forensics on Windows endpoints.
Experience with endpoint security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike).
Threat hunting in cloud environments.
Firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper).
Network forensics tools and techniques.
Automating response operations with SOAR, Logic Apps, Defender Live Response.
Certifications like GCIH, GIAC, CISSP, CISM preferred.
Benefits:
Flexible vacation, paid holidays, wellness hours, and other leave options. Additional benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Details available on our benefits page.
About Us:
Cox Communications focuses on creating meaningful human connections through innovative solutions in advertising, IoT, and customer experience. We offer a diverse range of benefits and are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Location:
Raleigh, NC
Salary:
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