Column Technical Services · 3 hours ago
Senior Operations Engineer - Information Security
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expColumn Technical Services is seeking a driven and technically adept Senior Operations Engineer to strengthen its Information Security program. This role involves uncovering sophisticated threats, leading investigative efforts, and enhancing detection capabilities across a large, complex enterprise.
Asset ManagementSoftwareStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform continuous, proactive threat hunting across on‑premise, cloud, and networked environments
Create, test, and refine hypotheses informed by threat intelligence, adversary tradecraft, and evolving attack patterns (MITRE ATT&CK)
Examine extensive log, endpoint, and network telemetry to uncover anomalies or indicators of malicious activity
Develop and maintain custom detections, scripts, and automated workflows to enhance hunting speed and accuracy
Partner closely with SOC analysts, red team members, and incident responders to validate discoveries and remediate detection blind spots
Improve visibility and resilience by engineering enhancements to logging pipelines, telemetry sources, and security tools
Document findings, produce post‑hunt reports, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience in at least two of the following areas: SOC operations and incident response, Red or Blue Team engagement, Penetration testing, Incident response activities
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of attacker behaviors, TTPs, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Solid background in systems or network engineering, including hardening and securing Windows, Linux, and cloud environments
Hands-on experience reviewing logs, packet captures, or endpoint data to identify compromise indicators
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to investigation
Preferred
Experience working with SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence platforms
Knowledge of cloud security principles and technologies (Azure, AWS, etc.)
Prior involvement in building detection logic or authoring threat hunting playbooks
Relevant security certifications such as eCTHP, OSCP, CCTHP, GCFA, CISSP, or similar
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Column Technical Services
Column Technical Services is a staffing agency and software implementation services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase