Lead Developer – Security Application Development (Back-End)

CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.cbts.com. Job Purpose The CBTS Cloud Practice is a dynamic, fast‑paced environment delivering modern public and private cloud solutions for enterprise customers. We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer – Cloud Security & Back-End Engineering who combines strong back-end development expertise with hands-on cloud security automation and security operations support. This role is responsible for designing and developing scalable, secure back-end services, building and supporting cloud security automation solutions, and serving as a technical escalation point for Security Operations teams. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically strong, and passionate about applying automation and modern cloud architectures to solve complex security and application challenges.   Key Responsibilities Back-End Engineering & Architecture Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, high-performance back-end systemsBuild and maintain RESTful APIs, integration services, and server-side logic for enterprise-scale applicationsImplement microservices-based architectures using modern frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or .NETOptimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security through clean code practices and database tuningIntegrate authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms into application platformsGuide code reviews, enforce development standards, and mentor junior engineers   Cloud Security Automation (Primary Focus) Design, build, and maintain security automation workflows across SOAR and security platforms, including:Cortex XSOARMicrosoft SentinelDropzone AIOther SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools Develop automation scripts and integrations using PythonCreate and optimize queries, detections, analytics, and dashboards for SIEM and EDR platformsImprove incident response efficiency by reducing manual investigation effort through automationSupport security product development and enhancement initiatives within the Cloud Practice   Security Tool Support & Incident Escalation Act as a technical escalation point for SOC Analysts and Security EngineersAssist teams with operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of security toolsAnalyze alert and investigation patterns to identify opportunities for workflow and tooling improvementPerform root-cause analysis of incidents and platform issues to improve future response   Training, Enablement & Collaboration Deliver technical training to SOC Analysts, Engineers, and customers on third-party security tools and automationCollaborate with cross-functional teams including:Cloud EngineersPractice PrincipalsAccount ExecutivesEnterprise and Security Architects Participate in customer environment assessments, requirements definition, and solution designCreate documentation, best practices, and operational runbooks   Required Skills & Experience Back-End & Cloud Development Strong experience in Back-End Development using one or more of:Java & Spring BootNode.jsC# / .NET Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservicesStrong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MS SQL) and data modelingExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven, and Docker   Security & Automation Hands-on experience with security automation and workflow orchestrationStrong Python scripting skillsExperience with SIEM and EDR platformsSolid understanding of:Incident response workflowsSecurity operations processesCloud security concepts and tooling   Leadership & Behavioral Competencies Technical leadership and mentoring capabilityStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsCustomer-focused mindset with attention to quality and outcomesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsOwnership, accountability, and proactive approach to improvement   Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field8–12 years of overall experience in software development, cloud engineering, or security engineeringExperience in enterprise or managed services environments preferred     #LI-PK1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-OHIO Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-US citizens may be required to submit to an extensive government agency background check which will necessitate disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. Locations: Cincinnati, OH