Sr. Security Engineer

Neptune Technology Group Inc. is a technology company serving water utilities across North America. Since 1892, we have continually focused on the evolving needs of water utilities – revenue optimization, operational efficiencies, and improved customer service. With our portfolio of smart water meters, data collection systems and software, we make data actionable for our customers – so they can remain focused on the business of water. For additional information, please visit the company website at www.neptunetg.com. Sr. Security EngineerPosition Summary As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in Neptune’s cybersecurity program, focusing on implementing and maintaining security solutions across a hybrid environment (on-prem, cloud, SaaS). You’ll collaborate with the SOC Manager and IT teams to strengthen detection, response, and prevention capabilities while ensuring compliance with industry standards. In addition to engineering responsibilities, you will provide technical support to Incident Response activities, assisting with containment, remediation, and forensic analysis when needed.Responsibilities:Security EngineeringDesign and implement secure configurations for systems, networks, and cloud environments Develop and maintain security controls aligned with zero trust principles Support network segmentation and secure-by-design initiatives Security EngineeringImplement and maintain security tools and integrations (SIEM, EDR, IAM, NGFW, etc.) Develop and optimize detection rules, correlation logic, and automation workflows Ensure reliable telemetry and logging across all assets Build SOAR playbooks and custom scripts to streamline incident handling Support secure configurations and system hardening across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments Threat Detection & MonitoringOptimize SIEM and EDR integrations for high-fidelity alerting Engineer detection logic and automation workflows to reduce false positives Collaborate with SOC analysts to enhance threat visibility Incident Response & ForensicsBuild and refine incident response playbooks and automation scripts Provide engineering support during active incidents, including containment and remediation Assist with forensic investigations and root cause analysis Participate in tabletop exercises and readiness drills Identity & Access ManagementImplement IAM solutions enforcing least privilege and secure authentication Integrate identity monitoring tools and automate privilege escalation alerts Threat Intelligence & ModelingIncorporate threat intelligence into detection and prevention strategies Contribute to threat modeling exercises to identify attack paths Compliance & ReportingEnsure security solutions meet NIST, ISO, and regulatory requirements Provide technical input for security metrics and executive reporting Relevant Platforms (experience with several is expected):SIEM/SecOps: e.g. Google SecOps (Chronicle) EDR & Identity: e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft AD/Entra Network Security: e.g. FortiGate NGFW, FortiSASE Secure Browsing: e.g. Prisma Patching & Config: e.g. Automox Secrets Management: e.g. Keeper Asset Management: e.g. Axonius, Cyclops Email & Data Security: e.g. Mimecast, Microsoft Purview Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) 3+ years in Security Operations or Incident Response Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and threat detection Familiarity with NIST, ISO, MITRE ATT&CK, and zero trust principles Strong analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications:Security certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, CISSP) Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) Exposure to SOAR automation and scriptingTravel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Location: Duluth, GA, Tallassee, AL Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.