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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