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Senior Security Engineer at Red Cup IT, Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of cybersecurity or high-level systems engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Top certifications such as CISSP, OSCP/OSCE, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security.
  • Proficiency in Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), and cloud-native SIEM.

Responsibilities

  • Security Architecture Design: Architect end-to-end security solutions for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Automation DevSecOps: Embed automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines to bake security in rather than bolt-on.
  • Incident Leadership: Serve as the technical lead during high-severity security incidents and conduct advanced digital forensics.
  • AI Security Governance: Implement guardrails for internal AI models and defend against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes.

About the company

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Red Cup IT

IT Services & IT Consulting

Red Cup IT is an enterprise-grade IT firm that provides MSP, MSSP, Project Delivery, and Skill Augmentation solutions. We have been in business for twelve years and support clients across the United States. Our hallmark is the delivery of skillsets in more than 100 IT solutions and SaaS applications. Red Cup IT’s technical staff constantly cross-train across their specializations. Our company culture is unusual for firms of our nature. We strongly believe in IT skill transfer and knowledge sharing. Our customers’ business and IT leaders appreciate that we take care of the technical details so that they can focus on their strategic and business missions. Our end users appreciate the white glove support we provide. We focus on vendor relationship development and know how to get the most out of our partnerships on behalf of our clients.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

The role of a Senior Security Engineer in 2026 has evolved from a traditional "firewall gatekeeper" into a strategic architect and automation expert. With the rise of AI-driven threats and the death of the traditional network perimeter, this role now focuses heavily on Zero Trust, Cloud Sovereignty, and DevSecOps integration.

Role Overview

A Senior Security Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the systems that protect an organization's digital assets. Unlike junior roles that focus on monitoring, the "Senior" level requires leading large-scale architecture projects, mentoring junior staff, and automating security responses to keep pace with AI-speed attacks.

a Zero Trust architecture diagram, AI generated


Key Responsibilities

  • Security Architecture & Design: Architecting end-to-end security solutions for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Automation & DevSecOps: Embedding automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines so security is "baked in" rather than "bolted on."
  • Incident Leadership: Serving as the technical lead during high-severity security incidents and conducting advanced digital forensics.
  • AI Security Governance: Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes.
  • Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that prioritize threats based on actual business impact rather than just "high" CVSS scores.
  • Compliance & Data Sovereignty: Ensuring technical controls align with evolving global regulations like GDPR, NIST 800-53, and newer cloud sovereignty laws.

Technical Skills & Requirements

CategoryEssential Skills (2026 Standards)
Cloud SecurityIdentity & Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), Cloud-Native SIEM.
EngineeringProficiency in Python, Go, or Rust for building custom security tooling and automation.
NetworkingDeep knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), BGP, and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP).
Defensive OpsExpertise in SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) and XDR platforms.
Modern CryptographyKnowledge of quantum-resistant algorithms and digital provenance protocols.

Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience: Typically 5–10+ years in cybersecurity or high-level systems engineering.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Top Certifications:
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CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (The industry gold standard).

-OSCP / OSCE: Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills.
-CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise.
-CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on DevSecOps).

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