Cybersecurity Engineer

BMC Software, Inc.; México; A distancia; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BMC Software is seeking a proactive Cyber Threat Management Engineer to join its cybersecurity threat management team. This role involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, conducting threat hunting, and executing adversary emulation initiatives, all in a culturally diverse and innovative environment.

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity threat management.
• Experience with penetration testing and threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyze data from security systems.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting operations.
• Document findings and communicate identified threats.

Conocimientos

Threat Detection

Threat Hunting

Offensive Security

Automation Skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology

Herramientas

SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel)

Penetration Testing Tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite)

Descripción del empleo

You may occasionally be required to travel for business

This role can be based remotely in Mexico

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Description and Requirements

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"

We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!

We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation!

We are seeking a proactive and technically capable Cyber Threat Management Engineerto join our cybersecurity threat management team. This hands-on technical role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in identifying and mitigating complex threats and conducting offensive security assessments. You will play an integral part in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats across BMC’s global environment. Additionally, you will plan and execute threat hunting, and adversary emulation initiatives.

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

• Monitor and analyze data from security systems including open source and enterprise solutions.
• Effectively communicate identified threats and track remediations until completion.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting operations to detect, analyze, and mitigate advanced persistent threats (APTs) across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Integrate threat intelligence feeds and use frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to assess and defend against current adversary tactics.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to streamline threat detection, alerting, and response workflows.
• Conduct penetration testing, adversary simulation, and security tools validation.
• Document findings, techniques, and outcomes in knowledge bases and reports.

To ensure you’re set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity threat management, threat detection, threat hunting, or offensive security.
• Proficiency with at least one SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).
• Proficiency with enterprise solutions providing dark web monitoring, attack surface management, threat intelligence, and risk rating.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Proven experience with penetration testing tools and techniques (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, custom exploits).
• Good understanding of network protocols, endpoint behaviors, and cloud security.
• Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Whilst these are nice to have, our team can help you develop in the following skills:

• Familiarity with threat intelligence tools and frameworks (e.g., MISP, STIX/TAXII).
• Knowledge of cloud security practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, GIAC GCTI, GCFA, GREM, GPEN, or CISSP.
• Curiosity for cybersecurity and continuous learning.

Our commitment to you!

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.