Senior Security Engineer

Summary

Join HubSpot as a Senior Security Engineer and lead the implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of our security tools. You will evaluate and deploy new security technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This role requires strong technical skills in security engineering, hands-on tool deployment, and troubleshooting. Collaboration with various teams and mentorship of junior colleagues are key aspects of this position. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in cybersecurity, relevant certifications, and strong analytical and communication skills. HubSpot offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of security tools, ensuring they meet organizational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues with security tools in real-time to maintain their effectiveness, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal performance
• 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
• Work closely with IT and other teams to ensure security tools are effectively integrated with various systems, including cloud and on-premises environments
• Develop scripts and automation processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of security tools, minimizing repetitive tasks and reducing time-to-response
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of security tool configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent processes and knowledge transfer
• Collaborate with other security teams, such as incident response and vulnerability management, to identify tool requirements, share insights, and improve overall security capabilities
• Act as a subject matter expert on security tools, providing training and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders

Benefits

• Cash compensation range: 108000-162000 USD Annually
• Base salary
• On-target commission for employees in eligible roles
• Annual bonus targets under HubSpot’s bonus plan for eligible roles
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Overtime pay (some roles)
• Remote work options
• In-person onboarding (required for full-time Engineering roles)
• In-person events (e.g., PEER week, Product Group Summit)