Senior Cyber Security Engineer, SUSE
Open source software solutions for enterprise servers & cloud
Posted today
Open source software solutions for enterprise servers & cloud
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
We transform open source innovations into enterprise-grade solutions to give customers choice.
Role
Who you are
- Knowledge of cloud security principles
- Ability to implement security controls on AWS (Security Groups, S3 permissions, Firewall Manager, …), knowledge of GCP & Azure is a plus
- Knowledge of Vulnerability Assessment principles and tools
- Ability to design and deploy and operate Vulnerability Assessment infrastructure on premises and on cloud (network scanners, agents, cloud connectors)
- Ability to automate repeating tasks within security operations making use of scripting and APIs
- Knowledge of one programming language (python preferred)
- Ability to implement security controls on AWS (Security Groups, S3 permissions, Firewall Manager, …)
- Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies
- Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks)
- Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
- Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques
- Knowledge of email security principles
- Capability to lead the continuous improvement for SUSE Detection & Response capabilities
- Typically 4+ years of relevant experience
- Relevant University degree and/or recognized industry certifications (CISSP, OSCP, …) are plus, but not required
- Practical hands-on knowledge of scripting/programming languages (python, bash, powershell, perl) is required
- This position is subject to background checks on recieving an offer
What the job involves
- You will work in the SUSE Cyber Security team as a senior engineer, primarily focused on Security Operations for SUSE
- Contributing to improving the Security Posture of SUSE for both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure
- Overall, the team is organised in an integrated way, so you will also contribute to project-based activities in the lessons learned and continuous improvement mindset
- Operate, maintain, and improve SUSE Security stack - SIEM, EDR, VMDR, email protection with focus on incident and asset and vulnerability management
- Work independently on improving and innovating SUSE security stack, by improving workflows, setting up new detection use-cases or building automation for repeated tasks
- Act as a subject matter expert for incident response and asset and vulnerability management
- Develop innovative team solutions to complex problems. Contribute to strategic direction for the team
- Develop and maintain integrations of SUSE Security Stack with other corporate systems
- Integrates technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for the company and customers
- Participate in hardening and continuous improvement of the SUSE environment including the Root Cause Analysis element of the incident lifecycle
- Work in a geographically distributed team as a team player in a collaborative and transparent way
- You will be empowered to make decisions in your area of expertise - and supported by the team when unsure
- Help to address security requirements of the business functions & users, provide inputs, assessment and guidance, representing the security team in the process
Our take
The tech world is facing a shift and businesses are under pressure to modernise, cut costs, and stay flexible, all while dealing with increasingly complex IT demands. Many are finding that traditional software just don't offer the flexibility or value they need anymore.
This is where SUSE steps in with its open source tools that help businesses run their IT systems better. From managing cloud services to running virtual machines and containers, SUSE's software makes it easier for businesses to scale and streamline complex infrastructure, all from one central platform.
The company is making a name for itself by blending open source freedom with solid support and real results. Aussie Broadband, for example, boosted efficiency and trimmed down deployment times by switching to SUSE. With its sights now set on edge computing and AI, SUSE is showing that open source isn't just practical, but is powering the future of scalable tech.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2002
$5.1m
EARLY VC
Oct 2001
$17.4m
LATE VC
Total funding: $22.5m
Company benefits
- Company bonus: We believe that everyone makes an impact on the success of the company, so we reward our employees for our achievements as one SUSE team.
- Agile Worker Policy: Unless your role requires a specific work model, we offer flexibility in how our people work - home-base, office-based or hybrid
- Flexibility: To maintain a healthy work-life balance, our people can adapt their work schedule to their personal and family needs
- Global Parental Leave: 20-week maternity leave with full salary and time off with pay for pregnancy-related appointments will be provided to pregnant SUSE people. Leave is also available to employees adopting a child or using surrogacy
- Health & well-being benefits program: We offer a well-being program designed for our people and their families. We also provide an excellent benefits plan including insurance, medical package and more, depending on the local market
- Employee referral program: Earn a financial reward or every successful referral you make – help us build a great team and get rewarded in the process
- Employee Resource Groups: Our main people networks are Women in Tech, Neurodiversity, GoGreen, Pride at SUSE and Open Source Community Citizen network. Through them our people can align to personal values, build bonds, and engage with communities of interest
Company HQ
Gare, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Leadership
Prior to joining Suse, they worked at Red Hat for 18 years holding various Senior Executive positions. Before that, they held Senior roles at Planetweb, BSDI, and the Santa Cruz Operation.
Ian Halifax
(CFO)Ian has more than 30 years' experience in Senior Financial Leadership positions, including as CFO at leading global tech providers such as Trellix (McAfee Enterprise/FireEye), Riverbed Technology, Wind River Systems, Micromuse, and Macrovision.
Andy McDonald
(Chief Legal Officer)They have extensive experience in Legal Affairs and Governance in a variety of companies, including Interserve, Premier Foods plc, Uniq plc, and Spirent plc. They also worked as a Corporate Lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer before moving into Industry.
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