Principal Security Engineer

What's the role?

Key Functions: 

• Lead a team of 2 SOC analysts/engineers covering the APAC region for a follow-the-sun SOC Operations.
• Oversee and actively participate in Detection/Monitoring activities, continuously monitoring network traffic and security alerts for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement robust incident response plans, ensuring the team is well-prepared to address cyber incidents promptly and effectively.
• Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents to identify the root causes and extent of breaches, enabling the organization to take appropriate remediation actions.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats and trends, proactively adapting and enhancing security measures to mitigate potential risks.
• Mentor and train team members to improve their skills and knowledge in cyber defense, fostering professional growth within the team.

Who are you?

A Principal Security Engineer is a team leader focused on Security Incident Response and Forensics. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant work experience
• Minimum 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering roles
• Sound knowledge of cyber incident response process and incident handling, GCIH/GCIA/GNFA/GREM/GCFA or equivalent certifications a plus
• Malware Analysis -  should be able to reverse engineer and analyze behavior of malware to be able to assess impact and suggest remediation actions to address malware infections in multiple environments - Linux, Windows, Mac OSX
• Forensics evidence collection -  Principal security engineer should have a good understanding of activities required for forensics evidence collection and analysis, Principal security engineer should be able to collect and analyze forensics evidence following legal requirements and industry best practices
• Security knowledge - Principal security engineer should have a good knowledge of modern attack vectors, attack execution patterns and exploitation techniques
• Communications skills -  Principal security engineer should be able to clearly communicate things required to be executed by other members of incident response team. Principal security engineer is required to be fluent in English and be able to coordinate multiple activities comprising security incident response process.

What You’ll Get:

• Challenging problems to solve
• Opportunities to learn cool new things
• Work that makes a difference in the world
• Freedom to decide how to perform your work
• Variety in the types of projects
• Feedback so you will know how well you are doing
• Collaborative, Supportive Colleagues in an inclusive environment

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.