Sr Cyber Security Engineer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)

Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their Information Security and Risk Management team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools while protecting Qualcomm's government business unit from cyber threats.

The position requires a strong background in cybersecurity with at least 3 years of experience in areas such as security operations, threat detection, and incident response. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing security projects, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security solutions across multiple technologies.

Key responsibilities include performing security-related tasks, conducting root cause analyses, writing automation code, and staying current with the latest security trends. You'll work under minimal supervision, making decisions that impact project operations and customer relationships. The role requires strong communication skills to convey complex technical information to various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Security operations and event monitoring
• Creating threat detections in host and network security tooling
• Security automation and scripting
• Cloud security architecture and monitoring
• Incident response and threat hunting
• Application security and penetration testing

This position offers competitive compensation, including an annual bonus program and RSU grants. Qualcomm provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and educational support. The role is based in San Diego, CA, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance.

Join Qualcomm's elite security team and contribute to protecting critical government technologies while working with industry-leading security tools and methodologies. This role offers excellent growth opportunities and the chance to work on challenging security projects in a dynamic environment.