Sr. Security Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sr. Security Engineer

Columbus OH - onsite

6 Months

Pay rate: $70 - $75/hr on W2

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Design and implement scalable security architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

• Lead strategic initiatives such as Zero Trust adoption, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and cloud-native security transformation.

• Develop security reference architectures and blueprints aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

• Tactical Response - Rapid activation to resolve global incidents, codify playbooks, and translate lessons learned into enduring standards.

• Network Consulting - Conduct assessments, provide reference architectures, and guide decision-making with executive-ready recommendations.

• Solution & Planning - Define and execute well-structured solution packages (HLD, LLD, BoM, QA, automation models) aligned with the One Management model. Empsize Infra-as-Code, observability, and governance at every stage.

• Gap Analysis - Map as-is to to-be states across people, process, technology, and compliance, prioritizing remediation into quick wins and strategic programs.

• Zero Trust enforcement, detection engineering, SOAR automation, and proactive leadership during global zero-day and control plane events.

Threat Modeling & Risk Management

• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for new technologies, applications, and infrastructure.

• Identify and mitigate risks across enterprise systems, APIs, containers, and third-party integrations.

• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to ensure alignment with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

Cloud & DevSecOps Enablement

• Implement cloud security controls and automation across AWS, Azure, and GCP (IAM, encryption, logging, workload protection).

• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Snyk, Checkov, Prisma Cloud, or Aqua Security.

• Define and enforce secure coding practices and infrastructure-as-code policies.

Security Automation & Engineering

• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and playbooks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

• Build integrations between security tools and SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR).

• Automate vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and compliance reporting.

Detection & Response Engineering

• Enhance detection capabilities through custom rule creation, log enrichment, and bevioral analytics.

• Collaborate with SOC and IR teams to improve incident response workflows and forensic readiness.

• Lead purple team exercises and adversary emulation to validate controls and improve resilience.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a technical advisor to strategic programs involving cloud migration, M&A, AI/ML adoption, and digital modernization.

• Partner with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, and business units to embed security into strategic planning.

• Present security strategies, risk posture, and program outcomes to executive leadership and governance boards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of security principles across network, application, cloud, and endpoint domains.

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center).

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible).

• Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security (e.g., PodSecurityPolicies, OPA/Gatekeeper, Falco).

Certifications

• Preferred: CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC Cloud Security (GCLD/GPCS), AWS/Azure Security Specialty

Experience

• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering or architecture roles.

• 3+ years leading strategic security initiatives or transformation programs.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and business alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and implementation.

• Knowledge of data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

• Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, gover

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