Job ID 27- 0222
Envision yourself at Barracuda:Barracuda XDR is seeking a passionate and seasoned
Cybersecurity Engineer to help us deliver excellent threat research, detection capabilities, and incident response guidance to our customers. You must possess a strong background in security and data engineering, automation, use-case development, threat hunting, and attack simulation. This is a unique opportunity to work with over 40 different cloud, endpoint, and network data sources blending security knowledge with data engineering. Our global 24x7 SOC team is innovative, competitive, and committed to continuous improvement. We are looking for candidates with strong communication, support, and leadership skills. This role requires flexibility and an eagerness to learn new technologies
What you'll be working on: - Detection engineering and use-case development.
- ETL, normalization, SQL, python notebooks, anomaly detection.
- Emerging threat research and threat intelligence gathering.
- SOC tier 3 escalation support.
- Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR).
- Adversarial emulation and ethical hacking.
- Incident response and report writing.
- Fun cutting-edge security projects.
What you bring to the role: Strong foundation in security operations, which provides the context for advanced engineering projects within the Barracuda XDR SOC.
Security Operations
- At least 4-6 years of experience working for a SOC or CIRT is required.
- Comfortable and confident leading complex security investigations.
- Strong threat hunting abilities in SIEM solutions such as Elastic or Splunk.
- Basic hands-on experience with Kali Linux and other offensive security tools.
- Experience working with API-based integrations or SOAR applications.
- Basic familiarity with cloud services such as AWS and Azure and network technologies like the TCP/IP stack, firewall management, IDS/IPS, and log collection techniques.
Security and Data Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience with CICD, Python and SQL is required.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end detection engineering: research, development, automation, testing (Attack-and-Defend), and documentation.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Elastic and Databricks is preferred.
General Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work across time zones when required - we have team members in US East and Ireland also.
- Experience with publishing blogs, Github projects, and speaking engagements.
- A college degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related domain.
- Relevant security industry certifications such as CySA+, PNPT, or eJPT are preferred
What you'll get from us: A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility - there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
- Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
- Volunteer opportunities
The anticipated salary range for this role is 105,000 to 140,000. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.
At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates' qualifications and experience.
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