Senior Security Engineer

Summary

Join ExtraHop's security operations team as a Senior Security Engineer, playing a key role in implementing and maintaining security infrastructure. Lead the development and execution of security measures, track performance, and design a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture. You will identify system security requirements, recommend solutions, and configure security infrastructure software and hardware. Monitor systems for anomalies, implement preventive measures, and educate staff on best practices. Collaborate with other departments to protect resources and spread security awareness. This position requires occasional on-call availability and 10% US travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT Security
• Strong knowledge of security standards and encryption
• Proficient in network architecture and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Information security standards (ISO/IEC 27001/27002, NIST 800-53, FEDRAMP, CIS controls)
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal, and consultative skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop effective and cooperative working relationships with Extrahop departments and employees
• Strong understanding of Linux environments and the ability to troubleshoot, build, and maintain them
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes environment, particularly focused on container security within server and serverless environments
• Ability to work within AWS, Azure, and GCP, building, maintaining, and architecting security infrastructure within and across multiple cloud environments
• Work cooperatively with others within the organization and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Work well in fast-paced, high-stress environments
• Has predictable, reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure, as well as computer systems
• Track the performance of security measures and implement improvements
• Design a computer security strategy and engineer a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware such as Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Network Detection and Response (NDR), and Endpoint Detection and/or Response (EDR) platforms
• Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions
• Monitor systems for anomalous/irregular behavior and set up preventive measures
• Plan, develop, implement, and update the company's information security strategy
• Educate and train staff on best practices for information system security
• Understanding of Kubernetes environments and container security
• Other duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• CISM, CISSP, GIAC, IAT Level 2 or security certifications desired
• Strong desire for industry certifications in SIEM, EDR and/or NDR on major platforms
• Strong desire for cloud certifications in AWS or GCP

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US Only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model