Senior Security Engineer, Tool Implementation and Troubleshooting

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Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with expertise in implementing and troubleshooting security tools to enhance and support our security infrastructure. This role focuses on evaluating, deploying, and maintaining a suite of security technologies that protect our organization’s assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, hands-on tool deployment, and troubleshooting complex issues within various security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Tool Implementation: Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of security tools, ensuring they meet organizational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve issues with security tools in real-time to maintain their effectiveness, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal performance.
• Tool Evaluation and Testing: Research, test, and recommend new security technologies based on the latest threat landscape and organizational needs. Lead proof-of-concept (POC) projects to assess potential new tools.
• System Integration: Work closely with IT and other teams to ensure security tools are effectively integrated with various systems, including cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automation and Optimization: Develop scripts and automation processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of security tools, minimizing repetitive tasks and reducing time-to-response.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security tool configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent processes and knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other security teams, such as incident response and vulnerability management, to identify tool requirements, share insights, and improve overall security capabilities.
• Training and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert on security tools, providing training and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering, tool deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications for security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Tenable, or similar).

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience with a variety of security tools, such as endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and network security tools.
  • Deep troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software security solutions.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks related to tool deployment and management.
  • Understanding of network protocols, cloud environments, and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS).
  • Experience with configuring and managing tools in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and convey technical information effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Cash compensation range: 108000-162000 USD Annually

This resource will help guide how we recommend thinking about the range you see. Learn more about HubSpot’s compensation philosophy.

The cash compensation above includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HubSpot’s bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. To learn more about what’s included in total compensation, check out some of the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.

At HubSpot, fair compensation practices isn’t just about checking off the box for legal compliance. It’s about living out our value of transparency with our employees, candidates, and community.

Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with expertise in implementing and troubleshooting security tools to enhance and support our security infrastructure. This role focuses on evaluating, deploying, and maintaining a suite of security technologies that protect our organization’s assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, hands-on tool deployment, and troubleshooting complex issues within various security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Tool Implementation: Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of security tools, ensuring they meet organizational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve issues with security tools in real-time to maintain their effectiveness, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal performance.
• Tool Evaluation and Testing: Research, test, and recommend new security technologies based on the latest threat landscape and organizational needs. Lead proof-of-concept (POC) projects to assess potential new tools.
• System Integration: Work closely with IT and other teams to ensure security tools are effectively integrated with various systems, including cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automation and Optimization: Develop scripts and automation processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of security tools, minimizing repetitive tasks and reducing time-to-response.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security tool configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent processes and knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other security teams, such as incident response and vulnerability management, to identify tool requirements, share insights, and improve overall security capabilities.
• Training and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert on security tools, providing training and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering, tool deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications for security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Tenable, or similar).

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience with a variety of security tools, such as endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and network security tools.
  • Deep troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software security solutions.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks related to tool deployment and management.
  • Understanding of network protocols, cloud environments, and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS).
  • Experience with configuring and managing tools in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and convey technical information effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Cash compensation range: 108000-162000 USD Annually

This resource will help guide how we recommend thinking about the range you see. Learn more about HubSpot’s compensation philosophy.

The cash compensation above includes base salary, on-target commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets under HubSpot’s bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. To learn more about what’s included in total compensation, check out some of the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.

At HubSpot, fair compensation practices isn’t just about checking off the box for legal compliance. It’s about living out our value of transparency with our employees, candidates, and community.

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