First Advantage

Cybersecurity Engineer

Experience Product Team - Remote - Full Time

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

  • You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
  • As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
  • An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
  • A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do 
A successful Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for onboarding, maintaining, and triaging the security toolkit leveraged throughout the environment. This position will be responsible for security tools including, but not limited to Firewalls, Proxys, SIEM, SOAR, Cloud Posture Management, and Azure Estates. This position will be responsible for standing up new security tools, maintaining them as per business requirements, connecting into the SIEM/SOAR solution, and documenting knowledge about the tools. The ideal candidate will enjoy planning and developing security solutions and has a keen mind towards automation.
  • Implement rules, policies, and procedures for security technologies such as SIEM, Email Security, DLP, CASB, and additional systems to enhance overall security posture.
  • Develop and maintain automation processes to reduce the reliance on manual security operations, enhancing efficiency and response times.
  • Partner with various business units to align security solutions with organizational requirements and strategic goals.
  • Act as an escalation contact for complex issues from vendors and the Security Operations Center (SOC), providing expert guidance and troubleshooting.
  • Regularly maintain and address issues in both SaaS and on-prem security solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Take charge of continuous enhancements in security solutions, actively working on modernizing and advancing our security program.
  • Effectively communicate technical details and strategic security visions across the organization, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
  • Drive the evolution of the security program, adopting new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of potential threats.
 
What You May Need to be Successful:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or comparable experience.
  • 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or comparable technical role with emphasis on administrating or engineering security solutions in an enterprise environment (4 years serving a Security Engineer or Architect preferred)
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain Security+ or equivalent and AZ-500 within 3 months of hire.
  • CeH, CISSP, and Azure-based certifications are highly valued.
  • Experienced with at least two of the following: XDR, Firewall, Proxies, Azure, SIEM, SOAR, and Cloud Posture Management.
  • Knowledgeable in Palo Alto ecosystem including Cortex XDR, XSOAR, Xpanse, Panorama Firewalls, and Prisma Cloud.
  • Acquainted with Zscaler and/or Netskope security solutions.
  • Deep understanding of Windows and Unix-based operating systems, as well as networking and security protocols.
  • Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) with a focus on automating security-related tasks.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move  
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
  • Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel   
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
  • 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  
  • Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays   
  • Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:
First Advantage is proud to remove barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.
 

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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