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CisionSecurity Engineer
Cision is looking for a Security Engineer to join its global team on a remote basis. As the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement,…
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Cision is looking for a Security Engineer to join its global team on a remote basis. As the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions, Cision provides tools and platforms such as CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire to assist more than 75,000 companies and organizations worldwide. In this role, the Security Engineer will strengthen and optimize organizational security capabilities by evaluating tools, reviewing applications, identifying gaps,…
Job Description
Cision is looking for a Security Engineer to join its global team on a remote basis. As the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions, Cision provides tools and platforms such as CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire to assist more than 75,000 companies and organizations worldwide.
In this role, the Security Engineer will strengthen and optimize organizational security capabilities by evaluating tools, reviewing applications, identifying gaps, and setting cloud security architecture best practices. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple departments with research and development teams to maintain a secure architecture, protect internal systems, third-party vendor systems, and customer data, and integrate security platforms while aligning with compliance requirements.
This position is well-suited for a dedicated security professional with extensive experience in security engineering, GRC-focused solutions, and DevSecOps practices who wants to contribute to safeguarding a leading communications technology environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain security architectures across cloud, third-party, and on-premises environments
- Evaluate and integrate emerging security technologies to improve organizational security posture
- Incorporate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, define secure development standards, and perform secure code reviews with development teams
- Deploy and maintain encryption methods for data at rest and in transit, alongside cryptographic key management and standards compliance
- Design and manage secure identity and access solutions including Single Sign-On, Identity Providers, and federation protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
- Provide guidance on preventing common application vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, cross-site scripting, and authentication weaknesses
- Implement technical security controls aligned with frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials, and support audits and compliance assessments
- Perform security risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and build mitigation plans
- Develop and support incident response workflows, work alongside Security Operations Centre teams, and maintain continuous threat monitoring
- Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security into systems, mentor junior engineers, and advise on security technologies and tools
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in security engineering and GRC-focused security solutions development
- Deep familiarity with security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
- Hands-on background utilizing security tools like IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing platforms
- Practical experience securing cloud-native applications across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, or Alibaba
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, or C++, and automation tooling like Terraform or Ansible
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and security monitoring utilities
- Extensive hands-on expertise in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline security integration, and supporting secure coding practices
- Proven expertise in cryptography encompassing encryption, key management, and digital signatures
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this Security Engineer position remote?
Yes, the posting indicates that this role is remote.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have five or more years of relevant professional experience in security engineering and GRC-focused security solutions development.
What salary does Cision offer for this role?
The source posting does not specify a salary for this position.
What compliance frameworks will I work with?
The position involves working with standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, and Cyber Essentials, as well as regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
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