Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

🕒 August 20

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $160k - $195k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Forcepoint

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

💰 $18M Post-IPO Equity on 2006-09

Cybersecurity • Enterprise • SaaS

Forcepoint is a cybersecurity company offering a data-first approach to securing digital environments. Specializing in data security across cloud, web, email, and enterprise networks, Forcepoint provides solutions such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway, and Next Generation Firewall (NGFW). The company enables secure and efficient access to data in the cloud and on-premises, deploying AI-powered automation to enhance risk management and streamline compliance. As a recognized leader in security service edge solutions, Forcepoint is trusted by organizations to protect sensitive data and prevent breaches across varied digital platforms.

📋 Description

• Lead 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 • 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 customers’ long-term security roadmaps • 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 • Document and escalate product gaps and feature requests to influence the product roadmap • Serve as technical lead within the Professional Services team • Mentor and develop Associate and Senior engineers on deployment practices, integration techniques, and customer engagement standards

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a 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, including software distribution techniques • Advanced understanding of security design and architecture, Active Directory/LDAP/IDP, computer virtualization, and cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP) • 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 • Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote environment • Working knowledge of the Forcepoint product portfolio • Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, SQL, and XML • Expert-level REST API integration and automation development • Experience with SOAR orchestration tools such as Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, or equivalent • Cloud professional certification such as CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Cloud certification at the professional or specialty level • Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat-informed defense strategies • Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III certification preferred for government-facing engagements • Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which they have applied

🏖️ Benefits

• Specialized training • Bonuses • Paid time off • Region-specific benefits • Equal employment opportunity • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans