Cybersecurity Senior Engineer

Senior Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Team, Belfast, NI (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Senior Security Engineer who will join the Cybersecurity Team and help us make the world a better place through innovation, which means we’re taking risks and questioning conventional thinking, and developing new technologies and ways of doing business – leading the way, every single day. 

• Full time

• Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do. 

• Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them. 

• Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach. 

Your day-to-day – We do what others say can’t be done 

• Responsible for day-to-day management of all aspects of security operations including but not limited to malware protection, network security devices, monitoring and alerting, behavior analytics, data protection, vulnerability management, nextgen firewalls and forensics.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement enhancements, upgrades and mitigations for all security infrastructure, both on prem and in the cloud, to provide best defense against potential security threats continuously.
• Provide constant enhancements and tuning for security monitoring to accurately detect potential security anomalous, suspicious or malicious activities to improve Wolfspeed’s security monitoring capabilities.
• Manage and oversee security of cloud environments in relation to IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Office 365.
• Create, implement, document, and update information security policies and procedures and assist and respond to internal and external security audits.
• Manage third-party services and security vendors including SOC & EDR, vulnerability management, pen testing, network, web and email security management services to ensure that vendors services are consistent with agreed terms and conditions.
• Create, maintain and update information security architecture, procedures and work instructions for day-to-day management of information security systems.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements to existing processes and systems.
• Analyse cybersecurity incidents and act as an SME to provide tools, data and analysis to remediate the incident to minimize impact to the company.
• Work collaboratively with infrastructure team and networking resources to define and implement security policies/procedures and ensure patching is completed for vulnerabilities found as part of vulnerability management process.
• Provide in-depth technical support (3rd level) to other members of the IT organization as it relates to the security infrastructure.
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging security threats with potential to harm company systems and networks.
• Act as an advocate for security communicating effectively with all teams and promoting a security-first mindset.

Your Profile – Ready to join the Pack? 

• 7+ years experience working in a security engineer / analyst role
• Experience with system, network and/or application security with solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking and security infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, IDS/IPS, web proxies, and Virtual Private Networks)
• Expert level knowledge of Information Security best practices and platforms
• In depth knowledge in system, engineering and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security
• Previous experience with security analysis tools, detection technologies and other security technologies
• Strong experience in design and implementation of security systems

• Broad technical knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats, as well as security technologies and methods used to protect both corporate and customer facing network infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills that can be applied to all levels of management
• Strong evidence illustrating ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve business outcomes

• This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. 

We understand that there might be a few requirements that you don’t meet. That’s ok! Apply! 

We value our people above all else- You may be entitled to: 

• Basic pay and performance-based bonus  

• Flexible working hours and potential for remote work 

• Equity eligible, based on the role 

• 25 days annual leave  

• Full benefits package including private medical insurance, mental health counselling, a ‘Get Fit’ program, legal and financial guidance 

• Modern equipment including a laptop, additional screens, wireless headphones and more 

• Private pension plan sponsored by Wolfspeed: we care about your retirement. 

• And a lot more! 

Please note that we DO NOT provide personalized, detailed feedback regarding the outcome of any of your interviews 

About Wolfspeed: 
 
At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.  

We are a global powerhouse semiconductor company leading the transformation from Silicon to Silicon Carbide technologies, providing solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. While there is a great deal of complexity in our designs and solutions, what we provide for our customers is simple – we make systems more efficient while reducing cost and increasing performance.  

Wolfspeed’s product families include Silicon Carbide materials, and power-switching devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, renewable energy and storage. 

Apply now and you will hear from us within the coming days! 

Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.  

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other protected statuses as required by law.