Cybersecurity Engineer (Bay Area Preferred)

Coherent Corp.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an accomplished cybersecurity engineer to own and advance the engineering of Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security capabilities.

You will design and improve enterprise security monitoring, detection, automation, and security controls across cloud, on-premises, and manufacturing environments. As a security SME within CAB, you will review significant changes, provide security recommendations, and assess AI security risks and emerging threats.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or security engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience or industry certifications may also be considered.
• Deep hands-on engineering experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure security.
• Experience working within the manufacturing industry or similarly complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding of AI security, including security implications involving enterprise AI, applications, data, and integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve difficult technical problems involving multiple technologies or teams.
• Ability to assess unfamiliar architectures and identify security issues that may not be immediately obvious.
• Experience providing security architecture, design, or change-review recommendations.
• Strong scripting, automation, and security data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts in clear language, influence technical decisions, and defend security recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance the engineering of Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security capabilities.
• Design and improve enterprise security monitoring, detection, automation, and security controls.
• Solve complex security problems spanning cloud, infrastructure, identity, networks, applications, and manufacturing environments.
• Review infrastructure and application designs, identify security risks and attack paths, and recommend practical solutions.
• Serve as a security SME within CAB, reviewing significant changes and providing security recommendations and technical critique.
• Evaluate security risks associated with AI technologies, including enterprise AI adoption, applications, data exposure, integrations, and emerging AI threats.
• Evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities and determine their relevance to the organization.
• Work effectively with infrastructure, application, cloud, network, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Explain complex security concepts and risks clearly to both highly technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Executive communication

Security awareness

Vendor evaluation

Scripting

Programming

Identity and cloud security

Network and firewall security

Windows/Linux/macOS

Engineering judgment

Architecture review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Azure security

Job description

• Own and advance the engineering of Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security capabilities.
• Design and improve enterprise security monitoring, detection, automation, and security controls.
• Solve complex security problems spanning cloud, infrastructure, identity, networks, applications, and manufacturing environments.
• Review infrastructure and application designs, identify security risks and attack paths, and recommend practical solutions.
• Serve as a security SME within CAB, reviewing significant changes and providing security recommendations and technical critique.
• Evaluate security risks associated with AI technologies, including enterprise AI adoption, applications, data exposure, integrations, and emerging AI threats.
• Evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities and determine their relevance to the organization.
• Work effectively with infrastructure, application, cloud, network, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Explain complex security concepts and risks clearly to both highly technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Own and advance the engineering of Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security capabilities.
• Design and improve enterprise security monitoring, detection, automation, and security controls.
• Solve complex security problems spanning cloud, infrastructure, identity, networks, applications, and manufacturing environments.
• Review infrastructure and application designs, identify security risks and attack paths, and recommend practical solutions.
• Serve as a security SME within CAB, reviewing significant changes and providing security recommendations and technical critique.
• Evaluate security risks associated with AI technologies, including enterprise AI adoption, applications, data exposure, integrations, and emerging AI threats.
• Evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities and determine their relevance to the organization.
• Work effectively with infrastructure, application, cloud, network, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Explain complex security concepts and risks clearly to both highly technical and non-technical audiences.

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity or security engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience or industry certifications may also be considered.
• Deep hands-on engineering experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure security.
• Strong security engineering fundamentals across infrastructure, cloud, identity, networking, and applications.
• Experience working within the manufacturing industry or similarly complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding of AI security, including security implications involving enterprise AI, applications, data, and integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve difficult technical problems involving multiple technologies or teams.
• Ability to assess unfamiliar architectures and identify security issues that may not be immediately obvious.
• Experience providing security architecture, design, or change-review recommendations.
• Strong scripting, automation, and security data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts in clear language, influence technical decisions, and defend security recommendations.

Skills

• Project management and technical mentoring.
• Executive-level communication and security awareness.
• Vendor and technology evaluation or management.
• Scripting and programming experience.
• Knowledge across enterprise identity, cloud platforms, network and firewall security, routing and switching, operating systems, and email security.
• Experience working across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Demonstrated technical capability, engineering judgment, and relevant experience matter more.
• Experience with a broad range of enterprise security technologies is expected; however, we are intentionally not prescribing a specific collection of security products or vendor certifications.
• Candidates should demonstrate technical depth and hands-on experience beyond the technologies specifically identified in this description.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based or remote work in a fast-paced technology environment.
• May require occasional after-hours or on-call support for security incidents and emergencies.
• Prolonged periods of computer use, monitoring systems, and analyzing security data.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and mouse tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry computer or networking equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] .

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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