Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forcepoint seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer to lead complex API integration projects and provide on-site support and training for its cyber products in Austin, TX. You will mentor junior engineers, deliver critical documentation, and influence product roadmaps through customer feedback.

Minimum 8+ years in cybersecurity with deep knowledge of DLP/CASB/SSE/DSPM and cloud security. Proficiency in Python, SQL, XML, and REST APIs is required; Splunk SOAR / XSOAR experience is highly

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience spanning practices/methodologies, application design, and/or operational environments.
• Advanced knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, and network administration.
• Advanced Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix administration.
• Advanced understanding of security design and architecture, Active Directory/LDAP/IDP, computer virtualization, and cloud architecture.
• Experience with enterprise network architecture, zero trust networking, SD-WAN, advanced firewall/proxy configurations, and hybrid/cloud network security design.
• Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, SQL, and XML; expert-level REST API integration and automation development (desired).
• Experience with SOAR orchestration tools such as Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, or equivalent (desired).
• CISSP or CISM preferred; cloud professional certification such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (desired).
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense strategies (desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, installation, configuration, integration, and training for Forcepoint COTS cyber products
• Deliver training, troubleshooting, and on-site support to customers, including version upgrades
• Prepare technical documentation, including as-built designs, requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Produce executive briefings and EBR-ready deliverables for customer and Forcepoint leadership
• Provide technical briefings to customer and Forcepoint corporate leadership as required
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to key accounts
• Partner with account executives and sales leadership to drive technical wins
• Support renewal strategy, identify expansion opportunities, and influence the customer's long-term security roadmap
• Architect and lead complex REST API integration engagements across SIEMs, SOAR platforms, identity providers, and cloud-native services
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers on API and automation best practices
• Serve as the primary voice of the customer to Forcepoint product and engineering leadership
• Proactively document and elevate product gaps and feature requests to directly influence the product roadmap
• Serve as technical lead within the Professional Services team
• Mentor and develop Associate (Prof3) and Senior (Prof4) engineers

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

SQL

XML

REST API integration

Automation development

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Info Security or related

Tools

Splunk SOAR

Palo Alto XSOAR

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, installation, configuration, integration, and training for Forcepoint COTS cyber products
• Deliver training, troubleshooting, and on-site support to customers, including version upgrades
• Prepare technical documentation, including as-built designs, requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Produce executive briefings and EBR-ready deliverables for customer and Forcepoint leadership
• Provide technical briefings to customer and Forcepoint corporate leadership as required
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to key accounts
• Partner with account executives and sales leadership to drive technical wins
• Support renewal strategy, identify expansion opportunities, and influence the customer's long-term security roadmap
• Architect and lead complex REST API integration engagements across SIEMs, SOAR platforms, identity providers, and cloud-native services
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers on API and automation best practices
• Serve as the primary voice of the customer to Forcepoint product and engineering leadership
• Proactively document and elevate product gaps and feature requests to directly influence the product roadmap
• Serve as technical lead within the Professional Services team
• Mentor and develop Associate (Prof3) and Senior (Prof4) engineers

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related field
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience spanning practices/methodologies, application design, and/or operational environments
• Advanced knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, and network administration
• Advanced Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix administration
• Advanced understanding of security design and architecture, Active Directory/LDAP/IDP, computer virtualization, and cloud architecture
• Experience with enterprise network architecture, zero trust networking, SD-WAN, advanced firewall/proxy configurations, and hybrid/cloud network security design
• Proven ability to coordinate collaboratively with customers and across multiple internal departments
• Experience troubleshooting complex installation or application errors
• Experience with the Forcepoint product portfolio (desired)
• Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, SQL, and XML; expert-level REST API integration and automation development (desired)
• Experience with SOAR orchestration tools such as Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, or equivalent (desired)
• CISSP or CISM preferred; cloud professional certification such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (desired)
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense strategies (desired)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced expertise in cybersecurity practices, including DLP, CASB, and network administration, while providing technical mentorship and leading complex API integration projects. Capable of delivering training and support, preparing technical documentation, and influencing product roadmaps through customer engagement.