Remote Security Engineer

Description:

• The Security Engineer position is based in Santa Rita Do Sapucai, Brazil, and is a full-time remote role within the Information Technology sector.
• The candidate will be a cybersecurity professional with several years of experience in a security operations center.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IDS is required to defend the organization against modern threats.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS, as well as compliance certifications like ISO 27001 and PCI DSS 4.0, is essential.
• The role requires self-motivation and passion, with the ability to identify and act on areas of improvement with minimal oversight.
• The candidate should have an intimate knowledge of cyber threats and stay updated on trends and adversarial activity.
• Strong communication skills are necessary to explain complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Proficiency in Python is required to automate repetitive tasks and create custom integrations between security tools.
• The Security Engineer will be part of an expanded Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at WatchGuard, which is crucial for maintaining trust and risk management.
• Responsibilities include shaping WatchGuard’s cybersecurity strategy, maintaining business continuity through incident response, shaping corporate security policy, and deploying preventative controls.
• The role involves developing detection use cases and responding to alerts generated by those use cases.
• The candidate will join CSIRT’s 12-hour on-call rotation for security incident escalations.
• Continuous learning is essential to stay updated on the latest attacker techniques and defender strategies.
• The team prioritizes work using a data-driven defense approach based on real-world attacker behaviors.

Requirements:

• Several years of experience working in a security operations center is required.
• Hands-on experience with security tools like SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IDS is necessary.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS is essential.
• Knowledge of compliance certifications like ISO 27001 and PCI DSS 4.0 is required.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and able to identify areas for improvement with minimal oversight.
• An intimate knowledge of cyber threats and the ability to stay updated on trends and adversarial activity is necessary.
• Strong communication skills are required to explain complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Proficiency in Python is essential for automating tasks and creating integrations between security tools.
• The candidate must be willing to participate in a 12-hour on-call rotation for security incident escalations.
• A commitment to continuous learning in information security, malware analysis, and ethical hacking is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in cybersecurity.
• The candidate will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on WatchGuard’s security posture.
• There is potential for professional growth and development within the organization.
• The role allows for the development of bespoke applications to enhance prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to thought leadership content and grow their brand as a security expert.
• The position supports a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and improvement of security operations are encouraged.