Cybersecurity Engineer

Security Engineering & Operations

Incident Response

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Cloud & Application Security

• Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) and containerized/orchestrated environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Implement and maintain IAM policies, secrets management, and least-privilege access models
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
• Review application designs, architecture, and code for security risks; provide actionable remediation guidance
• Deploy, configure, and tune Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect public-facing applications and APIs
• Develop and maintain WAF rule sets and policies to mitigate OWASP Top 10 risks, bot traffic, and DDoS attempts
• Analyze WAF logs and blocked/allowed traffic to identify attack patterns and reduce false positives/negatives
• Partner with application teams to onboard new services behind the WAF and validate rule coverage before go-live

Compliance & Governance Support

Collaboration & Enablement

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity, security engineering, or related technical IT role
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tooling
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud security best practices
• Experience configuring and managing Web Application Firewalls
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, firewalls, and network segmentation
• Familiarity with common frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, or ISO 27001
• Experience scripting or automating tasks in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure during incidents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, OSCP, or AWS/Azure security certifications
• Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Prior experience supporting compliance audits (PCI DSS)
• Background in threat intelligence, digital forensics, or red team/blue team exercises

Pay and Benefits (USA)

• Salary is $80,000-$110,000
• Health Benefits: All full-time, regular employees and their dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision and FSA benefits. Additional health benefits include Healthcare and Dependent Care reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) and Optum Care 24-hour confidential medical counseling services.
• Holidays: The company observes ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time, regular employees earn 15 days of PTO in the first 12-months of continuous service, and 22 days in subsequent years. Eligible part-time employees earn pro-rated PTO.
• Retirement: Effective with your employment start date, you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Education, Learning & Development: We offer college tuition and education assistance programs; Udemy Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Thriving at Tillster As a member of Tillster, you will embody our core values: · Put Customers First: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers in all decisions and actions appropriate to Tillster’s stage of development, resources, and stated goals. · Collaborate: Work together effectively, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. · Innovate: Embrace creativity and pursue new ideas to drive progress and improvement. · Operate from Data: Use strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data. · Drive Results: Focus on achieving tangible outcomes and delivering high performance. · Own It: Take responsibility for your actions and the success of your work. · Be Passionate and Have Fun: Bring enthusiasm to your work and enjoy the journey.

Tillster cares about the safety of all our employees—even those we’ve yet to hire