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Zendesk

Principal Security Engineer

Zendesk, Greendale, Wisconsin, United States, 53129


Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Threat Prevention Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. In this critical role, you will focus on designing, developing, and integrating robust security infrastructures to prevent potential threats to our SaaS platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong emphasis on building and optimizing threat prevention systems and infrastructure within a SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:Infrastructure Development: Design and build advanced threat prevention infrastructure tailored to our SaaS environment, ensuring scalability and resilience.Integration: Integrate various security tools and technologies to create a cohesive and efficient threat prevention ecosystem.Automation: Develop automation scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and prevention processes, reducing manual intervention.Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, software engineering, IT, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices to advance our cybersecurity capability.Policy Implementation: Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across all layers of the SaaS infrastructure.Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and enhance existing security measures, staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.Solution Design: Analyze intricate problem statements and diverse use cases to develop & implement robust Cyber Security solutions that address our organizational needs.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.Experience: At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a particular focus on infrastructure development and integration in a SaaS environment.Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalents are a plus.Technical Skills: Extensive experience with security tools and technologies, including cloud security, SaaS security, SIEM solutions, endpoint protection.Knowledge: Deep understanding of network security, cloud security principles, encryption methods, and secure software development practices.Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a capability to innovate and create custom solutions.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate complex concepts to different stakeholders.Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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