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New Era Technology

Security Engineer

RemotePhilippines onlyArchived
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Role
Security
Experience
Mid
Company size
Enterprise
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No BS summary

Security engineer with 3+ years in security engineering, security operations, or IT security. Needs Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management tools, Microsoft 365/Azure, identity security, and basic PowerShell/KQL or automation scripting. Remote Manila role working 8AM–5PM EST.

Core skills

Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelEDR/XDR

Required skills

Tenable/QualysMicrosoft 365AzureMFAConditional AccessPowerShell/KQL

Optional skills

Microsoft Security certificationsSC-200SC-300SC-100CompTIA Security+CySA+ISO 27001SOC 2

What you'll do

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR), email security, and network security solutions.
  • Build, tune, and optimize detection rules, alert policies, and automated response playbooks using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and related security platforms.
  • Support the onboarding of acquired entities into New Era's standard security stack.
  • Monitor security alerts and dashboards, investigate events, and escalate security incidents as required.
  • Assist with incident response activities, including containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.
  • Perform health checks to ensure security tools, agents, and alerting systems are functioning effectively.
  • Administer identity security controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
  • Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, tracking remediation efforts, and security reporting.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and governance teams to implement security best practices.
  • Support compliance initiatives, audits, security assessments, and evidence collection for frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
  • Maintain security documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Research emerging security threats and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.

What they require

  • 3+ years' experience in Security Engineering, Security Operations, or IT Security.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and EDR/XDR platforms.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or Qualys.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments.
  • Understanding of MFA, Conditional Access, and identity security.
  • Basic PowerShell, KQL, or automation scripting skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred: Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-100).
  • Preferred: CompTIA Security+ or CySA+.
  • Preferred: MSP experience.
  • Preferred: Exposure to ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks.
  • Work Schedule Remote 8AM - 5PM EST

Benefits

  • Day 1 HMO + 1 free dependent
  • Health and Wellness Reimbursement Benefits
  • Sunlife Group Insurance
  • Company Salary Loans
  • Government contributions
  • Assistance with government loan payments
  • 13th month pay
  • Night differentials pay
  • Holiday pay (for hours worked on holidays)
  • Mandated Leaves
  • Work equipment provided
  • Work alongside industry-certified experts
  • Access continuous training
  • Competitive benefits
  • Personal and professional development

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What people say about this company

3.3/ 5

  • Employees appreciate the supportive work environment.
  • Some staff mention good work-life balance.
  • Concerns about management effectiveness and communication.

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