Threat Implementation Engineer

About the Role

The Threat Implementation Engineer supports the deployment and lifecycle management of cybersecurity solutions within a dynamic technical environment. This senior-level role involves managing complex threat platform implementations, ensuring seamless integration with existing network infrastructure, and optimizing cybersecurity hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the deployment of Threat platform solutions, including design, low-level engineering, and system optimization.
• Support cybersecurity release and deployment activities for new security systems aligned with project timelines and business priorities.
• Manage lifecycle refresh initiatives by upgrading hardware and software to mitigate end-of-life risks and technological obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Security Architecture, and Engineering teams to facilitate technology adoption, process improvements, and service delivery enhancements.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, inventory records, and database updates in compliance with work effort and close-out practices.
• Analyze existing business and technical requirements to deliver Threat solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Lead technical planning, risk mitigation, and deployment sequencing for complex threat implementation projects.
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements, measuring the impact of these initiatives over time.
• Support knowledge sharing with teams on new technologies, systems, or process adaptations.
• Follow all relevant security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure network integrity and protection.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with enterprise Threat solutions, preferably in large-scale or financial environments.
• Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing Threat platforms such as SkyHigh Secure Web Gateway, F5 SSLO, Trellix, FireEye, Blue Coat ProxySG, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of DMZ networking, secure network segmentation, and Cisco routing/switching.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical planning, risk mitigation, and deployment for complex security implementations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to volunteer for high-impact work, take ownership, and escalate risks proactively.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to support change activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional security and networking certifications preferred; ISC2 (CISSP) certification highly regarded.
• Programming skills in sh, Perl, Python, Golang, C, or C++ are a plus, as well as administrator-level UNIX (Linux or similar) experience.
• Knowledge of security and networking best practices, risk management, and DevOps principles is advantageous.
• B.S. degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or equivalent preferred.

Pay

$45.00 – $47.00 Hourly

Schedule

This position is based in remote work arrangements.