Security Specialist
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Software Engineering
In short
Ericsson is seeking a Security Specialist for their global Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Plano, Texas. This hybrid role involves 24/7 monitoring, triage, and incident response to cyber attacks, collaborating with AI systems and contributing to SOC improvements. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of SOC experience, proficiency in security tools, and broad technical knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Triage and respond to prioritized alerts in a follow-the-sun SOC model, validating true/false positives, assessing malicious activity, and responding per established plans
- Escalate advanced threat activity to the Incident Response team and support scoping, containment, and eviction
- Collaborate with agentic AI systems (commercial and in-house) that automate repetitive tasks, enabling focus on analytical work
- Contribute to SOC improvement and automation, including detection engineering, reinforcement learning, Falcon Fusion workflows, and Foundry app development
- Continuously develop skills through Immersive Labs, on-the-job training, quality review sessions, conferences, and peer collaboration
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in triage, incident response, and detection engineering within a SOC environment
- Proficiency with EDR, ITDR, cloud security, SIEM, and exposure management tooling; CrowdStrike Falcon experience preferred
- Broad technical knowledge across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Linux, Windows, networking, and identity management, with deep expertise in at least one area
- Strong understanding of threat actor TTPs, with the ability to recognize indicators in telemetry and logs and determine investigative next steps
- A growth mindset, genuine passion for cybersecurity, and a drive to continuously learn and improve without complacency
- Composure and resilience under pressure, with the ability to stay focused during high-stress situations and collaborate effectively with the team
- Strong professional integrity and commitment to handling confidential information with discretion
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred certifications: SANS/GIAC — GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, and/or GCFR
Benefits
- Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance
- Opportunity for sales incentives as part of Ericsson’s Sales Incentive Plan
- Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option with company credits towards premiums
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and a 100% match on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus a 50% match on the next 2%
- Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year
- 11 annual holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- 80 hours of sick time annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Matching gifts
- Recognition programs
Skills
CrowdStrike FalconEDRITDRSIEMAWSGCPAzureLinuxWindowsnetworkingidentity management
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Company
EricssonJob Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Hours per week
40
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Plano, United States
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