Security Engineer

Job title: Security Engineer

HubSpot is seeking a Security Engineer to implement, deploy, and troubleshoot security tools that support our security infrastructure. The role emphasizes evaluating, deploying, and maintaining security technologies to protect corporate assets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tooling and troubleshooting across multiple platforms.

What You'll Do

• Security Tool Implementation: Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of security tools, ensuring they meet organizational needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Experience with SASE tools such as Netskope/Zscaler, EDR tools such as CrowdStrike/SentinelOne, Endpoint Privilege Management, Application Allowlisting, Email Security, SIEM Management and Detection Engineering.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve issues with security tools in real-time to maintain effectiveness, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal performance.
• Tool Evaluation and Testing: Research, test, and recommend new security technologies based on the latest threat landscape and organizational needs. Lead proof-of-concept (POC) projects to assess potential new tools.
• System Integration: Work closely with IT and other teams to ensure security tools are effectively integrated with various systems, including cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automation and Optimization: Develop scripts and automation processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of security tools, minimizing repetitive tasks and reducing time-to-response.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security tool configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent processes and knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other security teams, such as incident response and vulnerability management, to identify tool requirements, share insights, and improve overall security capabilities.
• Training and Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert on security tools, providing training and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering, tool deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications for security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Netskope, Tenable, or similar).
• Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with security tools, such as endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, EDR, DLP, and network security tools. Deep troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software security solutions. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks related to tool deployment and management. Understanding of network protocols, cloud environments, and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS). Experience with configuring and managing tools in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and convey technical information effectively. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.