L2 Cybersecurity Engineer

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

The L2 Cybersecurity Engineer plays a crucial role in safeguarding the companys data and systems. This individual is responsible for day-to-day administration of security infrastructure monitoring breaches conducting in-depth incident investigations and implementing technical solutions to mitigate risks. The role requires a deep understanding of network protocols security tools and the ability to work under pressure during security incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Incident Response:Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches escalated from L1 support performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Monitoring & Analysis:Monitor and analyze security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms () and security dashboards.
• Vulnerability Management:Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing activities to identify weaknesses in systems and networks.
• Security Infrastructure Management:Implement configure troubleshoot and maintain security technologies such as firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto Fortigate) intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) EDR/AV CipherTrust (Tokenization Server) HSM 2FA PAM IBM Guradium and Rapid 7.
• Policy & Documentation:Develop maintain and enforce security policies procedures and documentation ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Threat Hunting:Proactively search for hidden threats malware and vulnerabilities in the system to enhance detection capabilities.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:Collaborate with IT development and L3 teams to address security issues and implement best practices. May also assist in training and mentoring junior (L1) security staff.
• Reporting:Prepare detailed reports and documentation of security incidents analyses and system status for management and compliance purposes.
• On-Call Support:May require participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation to address critical incidents and ensure minimal downtime and be onsite if necessary

Requirements:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:3 years of proven experience in cybersecurity or information security roles with a focus on L2 support or similar responsibilities. Minimally 1-2 years of experience in supporting mission critical systems with a stringent SLA of 99.9%
• Technical Proficiency:Strong understanding of security protocols TCP/IP network security operating systems (Linux Windows) and cloud security concepts. Well-versed in IT Service Management (ITSM) standards processes guidelines and best practices is an advantage.
• Tool Experience:Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM firewalls vulnerability scanners (e.g. Tenable) and incident response platforms.
• Certifications (Preferred):Relevant certifications such asCompTIA SecurityCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH) orCISSPare highly valued.
• Soft Skills:Strong analytical thinking problem-solving skills attention to detail and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.