Staff Security Operations Engineer

Flexera; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Security Operations Engineer to enhance their security posture. This role is pivotal in detecting and responding to security incidents, developing incident response procedures, and collaborating with various teams to manage security threats. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems, network, and application security, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovative security solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security domains with a focus on incident detection.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, especially Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Detect and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and mitigate security incidents.

Skills

Systems Security

Network Security

Application Security

Incident Detection and Response

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Cloud Architecture Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

BS in Computer Science

Equivalent Technology Experience

Tools

SIEM Tools

AWS Services

Linux/Unix Tools

Job description

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

We’re transforming the software industry. We’re Flexera. With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we ’ re achieving that goal . But we know we can’t do any of that without our team . Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans? Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace.Learn more at flexera.com

Staff Security Operations Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
• Understanding of best practices across multiple security disciplines/domains.
• 8+ years or more of proven experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years or more of proven experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.
• 3+ years of scripting/coding experience in any language (including Bash/PowerShell scripting). Previous experience in Python scripting would be ideal.
• Proven experience in security incident detection and response.
• Proficiency in using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Internet security issues, cloud architectures, best practices and threat landscape.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, especially with AWS services.
• Strong proven knowledge of web protocols, common attacks, and an in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, Certified Incident Handler) are strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in and lead cross team organisation wide projects.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify areas of improvement and executing the same in a multi team, multi business faceted stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detect and respond to security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze and investigate security alerts and events.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and mitigate security incidents.
• Participate in incident response drills and exercises.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and recommend improvements to prevent future incidents.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Own the roadmap items for security operations and be responsible for their execution.
• Identify areas of improvement within the security posture of the organisation and create detailed roadmaps and execute the same.
• Manage technical as well as non-technical stakeholders and ensure security work items are delivered on time and in budget.
• Proactively train and upskill team members so as to uplift the entire team’s security standards.

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Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.

Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.

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