Cybersecurity Engineer - SOC

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $114,300.00-$139,700.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $88,700.00 - $165,200.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

You’ll be at the heart of BECU’s Cybersecurity Operations, responsible for preventing cybersecurity incidents by real time monitoring, detecting and analysis of potential intrusions in a multi-platform environment. Your expertise in this multidisciplinary role consists of incident response investigations and reporting; content engineering; and the functional management of the tools used within Cybersecurity Operations ensuring a resilient technology environment that protects our members and empowers innovation. By joining us, you’ll not only safeguard critical systems but also elevate BECU’s cybersecurity maturity—making a real difference in how we defend against evolving threats and ensure uninterrupted service for our members.

Work location: WA or ID; If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be Incident-Ready: Participate in our Security Incident Response Team and provide on-call support to address urgent security issues.
• Monitor & Respond: Run proactive monitoring, alerting, and escalation processes to detect and address cybersecurity events before they become critical.
• Drive Security Solutions: Build, implement and optimize cybersecurity alerting and services, ensuring they effectively protect our enterprise environment.
• Shape Policy & Standards: Collaborate to enhance security policies, standards, and guidelines that adapt to emerging threats and evolving technologies.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Perform root cause analysis on security tooling issues and lead efforts to resolve them quickly and efficiently.
• Stay Ahead of Risks: Identify operational gaps and recommend upgrades to keep our platforms secure and future-ready.
• Champion Best Practices: Operate security tools across cloud, mobile, and on-prem platforms using industry-leading methodologies.
• Document & Educate: Develop clear, actionable documentation for cybersecurity processes and procedures to support team knowledge and compliance.
• Strengthen Controls: Support the implementation of robust security controls across all compute and storage platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts directly strengthen BECU’s cybersecurity posture and protect millions of members.
• Continuous Growth: Access to professional development, certifications, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate experts who value innovation and teamwork.
• Future-Ready Skills: Hands-on experience with cloud security, advanced threat detection, and digital-first methodologies.
• Recognition & Value: Your ideas and contributions will be heard, appreciated, and implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or equivalent education or work experience required. 
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in cyber security, security engineering, network engineering, computer incident response, systems architecture, digital platform security (cloud), or related experience required. 

Desired Qualifications

• Active CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification preferred.  Additional certifications in cloud technology such as CCSK or CCSP are preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication for conveying technical concepts clearly and accurately.
• Proven experience in conceptual thinking, organizational skills, and demonstrated capability in analyzing complex issues and developing effective solutions.
• Proven experience in assessing and articulating risk using data-driven, fact-based methods.
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Be available on an on-call basis to respond to pending incidents, issues, or problems arising during non-business hours and provide support and response.

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.
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EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.