Mary Kay

Security Engineer

Mary Kay$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in Security Engineering or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; security certifications preferred.
  • Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security best practices.
  • Programming skills in Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Experience with version control and automation using Git.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain security platforms and automation.
  • Develop API integrations and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.
  • Enhance security measures for cloud, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Create and fine-tune threat detection mechanisms for various environments.
  • Support threat hunting and incident response procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of Detection-as-Code and automation strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including DevOps and security professionals.
  • Focus on cloud-native security environments for modern threats.
  • Exposure to a variety of security tools and platforms.
  • Professional development opportunities through certifications and training.
Full Job Description


About the Role

We are looking for a Security Engineer to help build and operate our security platforms and detection capabilities across cloud-native environments. You will contribute to automation, cloud security, Kubernetes security, and threat detection while working closely with platform, DevOps, and security teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain security platforms and automation.
  • Develop integrations using APIs and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Improve security across cloud, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
  • Create and tune detections for cloud, endpoint, identity, and container threats.
  • Support threat hunting and incident response.
  • Contribute to Detection-as-Code and automation.


What You'll Need to Be Successful
  • Experience: 2-5 years of experience in Security Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, or a related field.
  • Education: Bachelor/University Degree. Security certifications such as Security+, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, or CKS are preferred
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and containers.
  • Experience with Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Experience using Git and automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Experience with SIEM/EDR platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Splunk, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Chronicle, Cortex XSIAM) is preferred.
  • Experience with cloud security tools (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud, Orca, Lacework) is preferred.
  • Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Helm) is preferred.
  • MITRE ATT&CK knowledge is preferred.
  • Threat hunting experience is preferred.

About Mary Kay

Mary Kay Inc. is an American privately owned multi-level marketing company that sells cosmetics products. The company was founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1963. Mary Kay is headquartered in Addison, Texas, outside Dallas. Mary Kay is known for its philanthropic efforts, particularly its work to end domestic violence. Mary Kay has a sales force of over 3.5 million people.
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