Senior Security Engineer
Job Description
Company: Academian Inc
Location: Oberlin, US
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on and operation-focused Sr.
Cyber Security
Engineer with 10+ years of experience in strengthening preventative and detective security controls across our SaaS and identity ecosystem. This role will focus on improving security visibility, authentication hardening, logging, monitoring, and detection engineering across platforms including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SharePoint, and related cloud services. You will work closely with internal technology teams and a third-party SOC to enhance detection capabilities, improve incident readiness, and ensure critical security telemetry is properly integrated into enterprise monitoring workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Configure and manage security controls in Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and SharePoint
Deploy and support Salesforce Shield and security event monitoring
Improve logging and send security events to the SIEM platform
Work with the SOC team to improve alerts, detections, and incident handling
Harden authentication methods and support Conditional Access policies
Implement secret scanning and help remediate exposed credentials
Monitor suspicious login activity and account compromise alerts
Support cloud security investigations and incident response activities
Document security configurations, processes, and recommendations
Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to resolve security gaps Required Skills
Experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security
Knowledge of Salesforce security and logging
Experience with SIEM tools and security monitoring
Understanding of identity security and authentication controls
Familiarity with cloud security best practices
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Good communication and documentation abilities
Ability to work independently and deliver against agreed outcomes Must have Security Certification:
CISSP or CCSP
Source: BeBee
