Senior Cybersecurity Engineer — API & Zero-Trust Lead

Forcepoint; Mountain Home (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Forcepoint seeks a Principal Cyber Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and training of COTS cyber products across customer environments. You will architect complex REST API integrations, mentor engineers, and serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts, shaping security roadmaps and deployment best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, engineering, and customers, with broad exposure to cloud and hybrid networks, and opportunities for advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related field; 8+ years cybersecurity experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, and network administration.
• Advanced Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix administration, including software distribution techniques.
• Understanding of security design and architecture, AD/LDAP/IDP, virtualization, and cloud architectures (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with enterprise network architecture, zero trust, SD-WAN, firewall/proxy configurations, hybrid/cloud security.
• Ability to coordinate with customers and multiple internal departments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex installation or application errors; able to work in a remote environment.

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 SOPs; produce executive briefings and EBR-ready deliverables.
• Provide technical briefings to customer and Forcepoint leadership as required.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to key accounts; drive technical wins and renewal strategy.
• Architect and lead complex REST API integration engagements across SIEMs, SOAR platforms, identity providers, and cloud-native services; mentor junior engineers.
• Serve as the primary voice of the customer to product and engineering leadership; document gaps and feature requests to influence the product roadmap.
• Lead within the Professional Services team; mentor Associate and Senior engineers on deployment practices and customer engagement standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Zero Trust / SSE / DSPM

REST API integration

Remote collaboration

Network security design

Windows/macOS/Linux administration

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Security

Tools

Python

SQL

XML

Splunk SOAR

Job description

Forcepoint seeks a Principal Cyber Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and training of COTS cyber products across customer environments. You will architect complex REST API integrations, mentor engineers, and serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts, shaping security roadmaps and deployment best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, engineering, and customers, with broad exposure to cloud and hybrid networks, and opportunities for advanced certifications.