Sr. Staff Security Engineer

📋 Description

• • As a Sr. Staff Security Engineer at Illumio, you will be a pivotal technical leader within the Office of the CTO and Security team, instrumental in shaping the company's strategic technical direction and fortifying both Illumio's internal infrastructure and its customer-facing products against evolving cyber threats.
• • You will serve as the senior technical authority for the Detect, Respond, and Recover functions, playing a critical role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and ensuring operational resilience in the face of sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly ransomware and breaches.
• • A core aspect of your role will involve leveraging Illumio Insights as an indispensable daily tool for proactive threat detection and incident response. Your hands-on experience and feedback will be invaluable in refining and enhancing the Illumio platform itself, directly contributing to product development and innovation.
• • You will engage in close cross-functional collaboration with various teams across the organization, including Engineering and Product Management, to architect and implement robust security solutions that protect Illumio’s production and corporate environments.
• • Your responsibilities will extend to building, deploying, and automating a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to support and strengthen our defense-in-depth strategy. This will involve working with a diverse technology stack, encompassing commercial off-the-shelf products, open-source tools, and custom-developed in-house solutions.
• • A key objective will be the continuous improvement of the effectiveness of existing security tools and processes. You will be tasked with researching, evaluating, and implementing novel approaches and cutting-edge technologies to proactively address the ever-changing and increasingly complex threat landscape.
• • You will contribute to the broader security team's charter by performing a variety of essential activities, ensuring that Illumio maintains its position as a leader in Zero Trust Segmentation and its competitive advantage in the cybersecurity market.
• • As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to mentor and guide junior engineers and analysts, sharing your extensive knowledge and experience to foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the security function.
• • This role requires active participation in a weekly on-call rotation, ensuring 24/7 security coverage and the ability to respond swiftly to critical security incidents.
• • You will be instrumental in developing and implementing advanced threat detection methodologies, incident response playbooks, and forensic investigation capabilities.
• • Your expertise will be crucial in assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities across our cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring a robust security posture.
• • You will contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures, aligning them with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• • The role demands a proactive approach to security, anticipating potential threats and developing strategies to prevent them before they impact the business.
• • You will be a key player in security architecture reviews, ensuring that new systems and applications are designed with security as a fundamental consideration.
• • Your work will directly contribute to maintaining Illumio's reputation as a trusted leader in cybersecurity, protecting our customers and our own operations from the most pressing digital threats.
• • You will have the opportunity to explore emerging security technologies and assess their potential application within Illumio's security strategy.
• • The position offers a unique chance to influence the security roadmap of a rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity company.
• • You will be a champion for security best practices throughout the organization, promoting a security-aware culture.
• • Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of Illumio's systems and data.
• • You will be involved in threat hunting activities, proactively searching for indicators of compromise that may have evaded existing security controls.
• • This role is ideal for a seasoned security professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a significant impact in the fight against cybercrime.