Cybersecurity Threat Response Engineer III

Premera Blue Cross

. Respond to cybersecurity alerts and conduct investigations into security threats .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMountlake Terrace • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,900 - $190,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity threat detection and response, with a strong focus on secure network architecture, incident response, and forensic analysis. Proven ability to communicate effectively and contribute to security awareness initiatives.

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Cybersecurity InvestigationsNetwork Security ArchitectureIncident ResponseForensic AnalysisSecurity Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Threat HuntingNetwork Design PlanningSystems IntegrationIntrusion DetectionSecurity Configuration ManagementAccess Controls DesignSecurity Standards DevelopmentTroubleshooting Networked SystemsCyber Threat PreventionData Protection

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationPublic SpeakingTeam CollaborationClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity AlertsSecurity ThreatsNation-State ActorsCybercriminal OrganizationsInsider ThreatsSecurity Awareness ProgramPhysical RequirementsOn-Call Rotation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to cybersecurity alerts and conduct investigations into security threats
Protect Premera’s sensitive personal and financial data from threat actors
Identify, respond to, and investigate daily attacks targeting Premera data
Apply threat hunting and analysis skills to cybersecurity investigations
Engineer solutions to prevent damaging cyber threats
Address threats from nation-state actors, cybercriminal organizations, and insider threats
Contribute to Premera’s Security Awareness Program through written communication and public speaking
Conduct forensic analysis to proactively stop cybersecurity threats from the Premera network
Work in a structured team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Business Administration, or 4 years of experience
5 years of experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting networked computer systems, including systems integration, hardware requirements, network design planning, and vendor negotiations for hardware and software
3 years of experience with secure network and systems architecture, design and implementation, intrusion detection, defense and incident response, security configuration management, access controls design and implementation, and security policy and standards development
Ability to perform essential physical requirements with or without accommodation
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly
Ability to keyboard and communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan vested after 3 years of service
Wellness incentives, including mental well-being resources, counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Employee recognition program
Hybrid on-campus flexibility with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement
Commuter perks
Free convenient on-site parking
Subsidized on-campus cafes
On-site health and wellness activities
Fitness and well-being center with in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling
On-campus shuffleboard and ping pong