Principal Engineer - Threat Protection

Principal Software Engineers Threat Protection

The driving force behind the scanning platform at Mimecast

Dive into the forefront of innovation with our Gateway Security team where we scan massive volumes of email traffic for our customers! Our pioneering Email Platform pushes on the boundaries of whats possible leveraging the latest technologies and tooling in AWS.

Why Join Our Team

The Gateway Security team within the Threat Protection group is responsible for developing the cutting edge scanning technology at the heart of Mimecasts protection stack scanning over 2 billion emails files and URLs daily. If youre interested in solving customer challenges at immense scale then this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• 10 years of experience in a complex multidisciplinary environment delivering products within specific timescales and engaging with multiple senior stakeholders
• Transform Product requirements into features/enhancements working with architects Product Management and cross teams
• Deliver AWS based Java services through CI/CD and Infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Deploy Monitor and analyze AWS usage providing recommendations for cost optimisations without compromising system performance and reliability
• Refactor monolithic applications into a microservices/k8s architecture
• Provide support during critical production incidents and implement preventive measures
• Defining coding standards within the team and ensuring consistency with companywide technology adoptions
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectures processes and procedures
• Leading backlog grooming planning design reviews and code reviews
• Lead security reviews and threat models of designs architectures
• Mentor and guide other engineers fostering a culture of collaboration continuous learning and professional growth
• Act as a technical lead within the team through collaboration problem solving and teamwork

Experience

• Demonstratable expertise in Java development with a strong command of Java 11 and above
• Proven experience in designing developing and optimizing backend systems for data processing at scale within AWS
• Indepth knowledge and handson experience with AWS services such as; ALB S3 ElastiCache IAM CloudWatch DynamoDb EKS
• Knowledge and experience on Kubernetes is must
• Experience in building scalable distributed REST/HTTPbased microservices on hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with high concurrency applications multithreading lowlatency servers architectures
• Handson experience with Jenkins and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in Agile environment using approaches such as Scrum
• Proficiency in both relational and NoSQL databases with an understanding of database design optimization and management
• Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Knowledge of programming languages like python is desirable
• Knowledge of email messaging and security is highly advantageous

What We Bring

Join our Gateway Security team to accelerate your career journey working with cuttingedge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle and importantly working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

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DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. Thats why were committed to building an inclusive diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone unless theyre a cybercriminal of course.

Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and wed encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race age religion sexual orientation gender identity ability marital status nationality or any other protected characteristic wont affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks conducted in accordance with local law.