Senior Security Engineer

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting the organization's systems, data, and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats while collaborating across multiple teams to strengthen the overall security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard IT systems and sensitive data
• Triage cybersecurity-related requests across various teams and manage security ingestion queues to ensure timely handling of issues
• Design, review, and audit automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline IAM processes and improve operational efficiency
• Define, manage, enforce, and review access permissions and entitlements based on least privilege and separation of duties principles
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, and support both internal and external audit activities
• Monitor and analyze security metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that enhance security posture and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, and other teams to embed security into development and deployment processes, and contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at strengthening overall security

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or related roles
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and similar technologies
• Proven experience managing projects, designing process workflows, and updating policies, processes, and procedures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to investigate issues and drive effective solutions
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork abilities to collaborate across diverse teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English at a B2+ level or higher
• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent credentials demonstrating advanced expertise in cybersecurity