Security Engineer II (Plano, TX | On-Site)


Company Overview

APCON, an industry leader in network visibility and security solutions, provides an unparalleled level of confidence to enterprise and midsize businesses seeking network insights for enhanced investigation, threat detection and response. Our customers include Fortune 100 companies to midsize organizations as well as government and defense agencies. Organizations in over 40 countries depend on APCON solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on building a next-generation security application. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, managing, testing and maintaining critical security tools. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and a desire to grow within our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:
 Collaborate with development teams to integrate security monitoring tools (Suricata, Arkime, Zeek, Splunk, etc.) into the architecture of the security application.Deploy, configure, and optimize security tools to detect, prevent, and respond to network and system threats within the application’s environment.Develop scripts and workflows for security monitoring, alerting, and incident response.Stay updated with the latest trends, threats, and security tools to ensure the application is always protected against emerging vulnerabilities.
Qualifications and Requirements: 
 Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in designing, building, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing the ELK stack or similar platforms.Experience with installing and configuring ELK on various platforms like VMware and OpenStack.Hands on use of Elasticsearch indices, APIs, Kibana dashboards, Logstash, and Beats. Familiarity with tools like CyberArk and Splunk.Knowledge of common programming and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, Java, and Go.Ability to integrate ELK with enterprise tools and APIs, including authentication and authorization plugins.Experience with Elastic Search Cluster monitoring tools and capacity planning.
Core Competencies:
 Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Ability to train and educate staff on security best practices.Must be able to work independently and as a team member.Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Education:
 Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Internships or coursework related to network security.
Travel: None

Benefits:
 Medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disability  Flexible spending accountsHealthy work-life balance and generous paid time off programRetirement savings matchProfessional development programVolunteer time off and employee assistance planCollaborative and innovative work environmentOn-site exercise facility
APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background screenings.