Sr. Security Engineer

Pluralsight

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an expert security professional to join our Security Engineering & Operations team and serve as a critical driver in developing our Information Security program. Working with the Senior Manager of Security Operations, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the business, including Product Engineering, IT, Support, HR/People, and Legal. Your main focus will be on leading incident response, implementing robust security technologies, and designing repeatable processes to build a scalable security operation that grows with the enterprise. Who you’re committed to being: The Authority on Incident Response: You are the calm in the storm and the definitive voice during security events. You are capable of leading the team through high-pressure situations with clarity, precision, and decisive judgment. An Inquisitive Problem Solver: You are constantly looking for better ways to address complex security challenges. You don't just patch holes; you find the root cause. A Persistent Guardian: You know how to protect the business. As the business evolves, you find ways to implement security standard methodologies in a practical, business-enabling way. An Effective Communicator: You bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. You use data, compassion, and good judgment to approach business and people problems, ensuring people trust and follow your lead. A Self-Starter: You like to understand the expected outcome, gather context, and work entrepreneurially to get it done. You enjoy researching, implementing, and evangelizing security best practices. Flexible and Organized: You can pivot quickly when priorities change and approach every problem with a "can-do" attitude.

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience in the Information Security industry.
• Bachelor of Science in CIS/MIS/CS/CE, Engineering/Technology, related field, or equivalent experience/training.
• Possess DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III or CSSP recognized certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, GCED, OR GCIH
• Hands-on experience with modern defensive stacks, including: SIEM & Log Analysis (e.g., writing complex queries, building dashboards, and correlation rules in SIEMplatforms). Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) (e.g., investigating process trees and isolating hosts using EDR tools). Network Security & SSE (e.g., managing policy and analyzing traffic logs in Cloud Firewalls or Web Gateways).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with technical incident response utilities such as Wireshark, Sysinternals, CyberChef, OpenSSL, and command-line data parsing tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash for log manipulation).
• Deep understanding of security operations, including cryptographic protocols (SSL/TLS), network traffic analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Security Platform Administration: You will architect, administer, and maintain the lifecycle of critical security platforms, specifically regarding Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Application Security Testing (AST), and External Digital Risk/Domain Protection.
• Strategic Engagement: Engage with business leaders across the organization to influence and create the right technical solutions to address security problems and improve business processes.
• Incident Response Leadership: Investigate and handle security incidents based on event data, packet captures, reports, data visualization, and pattern analysis. You will drive security incidents to resolution.
• Threat Intelligence: Work with team members to stay current with the latest security breaches, technical attacks, and emerging threats.
• Compliance & Audits: Assist with internal technical reviews and compliance audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
• Mentorship: Assist with training and mentoring team members, engineers, and IT staff on security tools and best practices.
• Data Analysis: Lead the collection, analysis, and alerting of security event data from business systems.

Benefits

• We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
• We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
• We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees