Security Operations Engineer/Incident Responder

Security Operations Engineer/Incident Responder

Job Description

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled and experienced security professional with a passion for incident response and operational excellence? If so, Nutanix is seeking a Security Engineer to join our dynamic Security Operations team. With the opportunity to provide critical analysis, contribute to global security initiatives, and drive continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting and rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment.

About the Team

At Nutanix, you will have the opportunity to join our Security Operations team, a group dedicated to safeguarding our systems and data against cyber threats. The Security Operations team, with members spread across the AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions, operates under a 24/7 follow-the-sun model to ensure continuous monitoring and protection of Nutanix's digital assets. This global presence fosters a diverse and collaborative team culture where members support each other across different time zones to maintain a vigilant defense posture against cyber threats.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Security Operations and work remotely. At Nutanix, we believe in providing our employees with the flexibility to work from anywhere that suits them best. As such, this position requires remote work, and there is no mandate for the new hire to be present in the office on any specific days.

For this role, a 10% travel requirement is to be expected. Travel incudes, but is not limited to, stakeholder engagements, operations meetings, organizational meetings, planning conferences, among others. Nutanix values a healthy work-life balance for its employees and aims to provide roles that align with diverse lifestyles. As part of the Security Operations team, you can expect to focus on enhancing Nutanix's cybersecurity posture from the comfort of your chosen workspace without the need for frequent travel.

Your Role

• Provide expert analysis and advice on security matters
• Manage and respond to security incidents
• Be in a team of Security Engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement operational improvements
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Possess in-depth knowledge of security tools and incident investigation
• Interpret threat intelligence and deploy countermeasures
• Establish priorities and deliver objectives within a project management framework
• Design automated workflows and integrations to streamline security operations
• Develop and maintain the Cybersecurity incident response process, including all required supporting materials

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Security Analyst or Security Engineer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Expertise in security incident response
• Ability to operate in a 24/7 security operations team
• Detailed knowledge of security tools and threat intelligence
• Proficiency in relevant security concepts and technologies
• Experience in a fast-paced, global security operations environment
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

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