Hybrid Staff Security Engineer, Threat Defense – Automation

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About the role

  • Cyber Incident Response Security Engineer at Proofpoint, responsible for incident response and security automation. Collaborating globally to defend against cyber threats and enhance incident response capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Level 3 escalation point for high-severity security incidents within the global 24/7 SOC.
  • Lead complex investigations into advanced cyber threats, including malware outbreaks, targeted attacks, and persistent threats.
  • Provide expert-level guidance on containment, mitigation, and remediation strategies.
  • Proactively hunt for hidden threats within enterprise networks using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics.
  • Develop and refine threat detection rules to improve SOC visibility.
  • Assess emerging threats and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security posture.
  • Design and implement automated workflows to enhance security event triage and response.
  • Leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms to streamline incident response.
  • Work with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to optimize log ingestion and alerting mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with security architects and engineers to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Perform root cause analysis on security incidents and recommend improvements to security controls.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving attack techniques to ensure effective defenses.

Requirements

  • 12 yrs + hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response or Security Operations.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Strong background in SOC operations, SIEM, threat intelligence, and digital forensics.
  • Expertise in investigating malware, phishing, web attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Experience working with security automation and orchestration tools (SOAR).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation.
  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and cyber kill chain.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  • Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP are highly desirable.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career success on your terms
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Always on recognition for your contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Job title

Staff Security Engineer, Threat Defense – Automation

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$132,975 - $267,190 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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