Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the installation, configuration, integration, and training for Forcepoint's COTS cyber products.

• Provide training, troubleshooting, and on-site support for customers, including assistance with version upgrades.

• Create technical documentation, such as as-built designs, requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Generate executive briefings and deliverables suitable for customer and Forcepoint leadership presentations.

• Conduct technical briefings for both customers and Forcepoint corporate leadership.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for key accounts.

• Collaborate with account executives and sales leadership to achieve technical victories, support renewal strategies, identify expansion opportunities, and shape customers’ long-term security roadmaps.

• Design and lead intricate REST API integration projects across SIEMs, SOAR platforms, identity providers, and cloud-native services.

• Offer technical mentorship to junior engineers regarding API and automation best practices.

• Act as the primary advocate for customer feedback to Forcepoint's product and engineering leadership.

• Document and escalate product deficiencies and feature requests to impact the product roadmap.

• Function as the technical lead within the Professional Services team.

• Mentor and nurture Associate and Senior engineers on deployment practices, integration techniques, and standards for customer engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline.

• More than 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, encompassing practices/methodologies, application design, and/or operational environments.

• In-depth knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, and network administration.

• Proficient in advanced Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix administration, including software distribution methodologies.

• Comprehensive understanding of security design and architecture, Active Directory/LDAP/IDP, computer virtualization, and cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP).

• Experience with enterprise network architecture, zero trust networking, SD-WAN, advanced firewall/proxy configurations, and hybrid/cloud network security design.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and across various internal departments.

• Experience diagnosing complex installation or application issues.

• Capability to work effectively in a remote setting.

• Familiarity with the Forcepoint product suite.

• Proficient in Python, shell scripting, SQL, and XML.

• Expertise in REST API integration and automation development.

• Experience with SOAR orchestration tools such as Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, or similar platforms.

• Possession of cloud professional certifications such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Cloud certification at the professional or specialty level is required.

• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense strategies.

• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certification is preferred for roles involving government engagements.

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the location they are applying for.

🏝️ Benefits

• Specialized training opportunities.

• Performance bonuses.

• Paid time off policies.

• Benefits tailored to specific regions.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.