Information Security Engineer

IT - Software / DB / QA / Web / Graphics / GIS

About the Employer

Job Description

Information Security Engineer

Our US-based client is seeking Information Security Engineers to join its remote operations team in Sri Lanka.

Your Responsibilities

  • Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activities using Rapid7 InsightIDR/MDR.
  • Manage vulnerability scanning, risk prioritization, and remediation using Rapid7 InsightVM.
  • Monitor endpoint and email security using Sophos, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Check Point Harmony Email.
  • Monitor and improve security across AWS multi-account environments using Wiz, Orca, IAM, CloudTrail, and other AWS security services.
  • Monitor Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security, including privileged access, authentication, and MFA events.
  • Develop and maintain security detection rules, alerts, integrations, and automation.
  • Support cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and application-security initiatives with DevOps and Engineering teams.
  • Automate security operations and reporting using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and AWS CLI.
  • Support SOX audits, security documentation, evidence collection, and incident response.

Your Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Security Operations, Systems Administration, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/MDR, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and incident response.
  • Good knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, firewalls, and identity security.
  • Familiarity with GitHub, GitLab, Jira, CI/CD, and application security.
  • Familiarity with AI concepts, modern AI-powered development tools, and cloud-based coding environments is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS Security, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, IAM, and cloud security.
  • Experience with Rapid7, Wiz/Orca, Sophos, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender, or similar security platforms.
  • Experience with PowerShell/Python, REST APIs, and AWS CLI.
  • Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

To apply, click on the advertisement to visit www.cms.lk or email your resume to [email protected] with the subject "Information Security Engineer".