Security Engineer II (SOC)

About Tekion :

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers / dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing security incidents, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks across our organization’s infrastructure. If you have a proven track record in incident response, vulnerability management, and enhancing overall security posture, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Deliverables :

• Incident Response : Monitor and analyze security event logs and alerts to detect potential incidents, and lead investigations for containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Root Cause Analysis : Perform in-depth analysis of sophisticated security incidents and targeted attacks across systems, networks, and code to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Security Automation : Enhance detection and response capabilities through automation, including fine-tuning alerts to reduce false positives and automating responses to repetitive incidents.
• Playbook Creation : Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for distinct types of security incidents, ensuring they align with current threats.
• Security Event Enrichment : Leverage IOCs, threat intelligence, and other data sources to enrich security events, improving detection accuracy and reducing incident response time.
• Collaboration : Work with security stakeholders and cross-functional teams to coordinate incident response efforts and improve overall security initiatives.
• Threat Hunting : Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify potential malicious activities and mitigate emerging risks before they escalate.
• Vulnerability Management : Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and networks, and ensure effective remediation strategies.
• Vulnerability Scanning & Testing : Regularly conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and risk assessments to uncover weaknesses in the security posture.
• Patch Management : Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure timely patching and remediation of vulnerabilities.

Required Experience & Education :