Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

. Develop repeatable security architectures with internal and external partners .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $175,810 - $215,140 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing security architectures, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and applying regulatory requirements in cloud and application security. Proficient in incident response, threat modeling, and vulnerability management within diverse cybersecurity domains.

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Cloud SecurityDevSecOps PracticesIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity Automation

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Hard Skills

Python ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingThreat ModelingVulnerability ScanningSecure Code ReviewNetwork ForensicsSecurity AuditingCI/CD IntegrationAI Security RisksIdentity and Access Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAdaptabilityProactive ApproachProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDR ToolsWeb Application FirewallsSOAR PlatformsVulnerability ScannersSecurity Documentation ToolsAutomated Security Testing

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCISMCRISCGCIHMicrosoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security EngineerAssociate Cybersecurity Architect ExpertAzure Solutions Architect Expert

Industry Keywords

NISTCISOWASPGDPRHIPAASOX ITCCPACybersecuritySecurity OperationsCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop repeatable security architectures with internal and external partners
Contribute to Agile methodology architecture and repeatable security practices
Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines with automated security testing and policy-as-code gates in CI/CD workflows
Partner with development teams on secure code review, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation
Evaluate risks and protect applications and infrastructure against emerging threats
Document and diagram administrative and technical controls
Integrate security into IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud service models
Develop and apply OWASP LLM Top 10 and AI/agent threat-model expertise
Design and contribute to non-human identity and AI-agent IAM policies
Monitor AI-agent behavior and respond to AI-specific security incidents
Use AI assistant tools for threat report analysis, detection rule generation, and security documentation with human review and data controls
Contribute as a subject matter expert to company security standards and procedures
Document and present risks affecting business confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Support and improve SOC monitoring, detection engineering, and case management
Design and implement SOAR automation for alert triage, investigation, and incident response
Conduct incident response using EDR tools and processes
Perform threat hunting and share current threat information
Validate vulnerabilities using scanners, CVE data, and CVSS scoring
Perform host and network forensics, including log analysis, PCAP review, and IOC identification
Participate in annual cyber exercises
Track security issues, vulnerabilities, regulatory and legal changes, and standards affecting network security, cybersecurity, AI governance, and compliance
Mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information/Cyber Security, Information Risk, Information Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Management, or related discipline strongly preferred
A minimum of one currently maintained and valid certification: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC, GCIH, Advanced Degree in InfoSec, Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer, Associate Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Preferred certifications relevant to DevSecOps, cloud security, application security, or emerging AI security
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Cloud Security, IT Security, or Security Operations required
Experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, EDR, security auditing tools, and web application firewalls required
Experience with SOC operations, incident response, alert triage, case management, and SOAR or automation platforms
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices, including secure code scanning, dependency/vulnerability scanning, and infrastructure-as-code security
Experience in one or more cyber security domains, including incident response, application security, identity and access management, firewalls, network zoning and segmentation, secure coding, MFA, DLP, forensics, BCP/DR, and security within SDLC
Understanding of auditing standards and frameworks including NIST, CIS, and OWASP; ITIL; and government guidelines and laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley
Understanding of network systems, cloud security, and application security, with Python and PowerShell scripting proficiency
Working knowledge of AI/LLM security risks, OWASP LLM Top 10, non-human identity, and agent IAM concepts
Expertise applying CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX IT, GCC, and FCC regulatory requirements
Knowledge of DevSecOps, application security, AI and agent security, AI fluency, SOC operations, and security automation
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
Critical thinking, adaptability, proactive approach, and ability to derive conclusions from disparate data
Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory materials, write reports and procedures, present information, and respond to questions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
Modern Office Setting
Free On-Site Fitness Facility
Free On-Site Garage Parking
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirements Savings Match
Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Savings Accounts
Paid Community Volunteer Day
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program