Network Security Engineer
Cornerstone TTS
Columbia, SC
About the Role
We’re seeking a Security Engineer to help protect our systems, data, and users. You’ll play a key role in designing and implementing security controls, monitoring threats, and working closely with engineering teams to embed security into everything we build.
If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats, we’d love to work with you.
What You’ll Do
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across infrastructure and applications
Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and suspicious activity
Perform security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis
Respond to security incidents and lead root-cause analysis
Partner with engineering teams to integrate security best practices (Shift Left)
Maintain and improve IAM, secrets management, and access controls
Help define security policies, standards, and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
6+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Application Security, or Infrastructure Security
Strong understanding of security principles (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)
Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of network security, encryption, and authentication mechanisms
Experience with vulnerability management and security tooling
Familiarity with Linux systems and basic networking
Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, etc.)
Nice to Have
Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security
Hands-on experience with container and Kubernetes security
Knowledge of SIEM tools and security monitoring platforms
Compliance experience (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+)