Neros
Cyber Security Engineer
$166K–$232K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted May 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience.
About the job
Build and operate Neros’s cybersecurity program, securing defense technology platforms and managing security architecture, incident response, automation, and compliance.
What you'll do
- Build and operationalize the enterprise cybersecurity program, including security architecture, detection and response, governance, and automation.
- Manage security tools and controls across Microsoft, cloud, and endpoint environments; lead incident response and security testing.
- Develop policies, procedures, change controls, baselines, and compliance programs aligned with applicable frameworks.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering experience, including building and operating security programs.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft security tools, including Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, and Azure/M365 security controls.
- Experience deploying and managing MDR/SIEM solutions for 24/7 monitoring and SOC operations.
- Experience in incident response, compliance audits and control assessments, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and security workflow automation.
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications such as MCSA, CISSP (in progress acceptable), CompTIA Security+/CySA+, or equivalent.
- Startup cybersecurity program experience, ISO 27001 familiarity, or experience with network segmentation, next-gen firewalls, security awareness, systems administration, or OT security.
Pay
$166,000 – $232,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, Azure/M365, Rapid7, Secureworks Taegis XDR, Illumio, Palo Alto, Zscaler
AI focus
Automate security workflows using AI-assisted tooling, XDR automation, or scripting.
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