Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Array, you will proactively defend our systems, networks, and APIs against cyber threats. Your main responsibilities include leading incident response efforts, ensuring compliance with industry security standards, and collaborating with other teams to develop secure software and architecture. You’ll continuously analyze security event logs and implement proactive defense measures to strengthen our security posture.

To be considered for the Principal Cybersecurity Engineer position at Array, candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field, combined with at least 8 years of experience in Cyber Security and Software Development. Familiarity with programming languages (such as Go, Python, or JavaScript), security frameworks, and secure software practices is also essential. Additional certifications like CEH or CISSP are highly valued.

At Array, a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer should be proficient in one or more programming languages, particularly Go, Python, or JavaScript. These skills are crucial for developing secure applications and ensuring that security measures are effectively integrated into the software development lifecycle.

Array places a strong emphasis on work-life balance for its employees by offering unlimited PTO, summer Fridays, and fully covered medical, dental, and vision premiums. These benefits, along with options for remote work, help ensure that all team members have the flexibility they need to maintain a healthy work-life blend.

The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at Array plays a critical role in shaping the company's overall security strategy. By evaluating security risks, mentoring team members on secure coding practices, and leading incident response initiatives, you will help ensure that our security posture remains strong, thus protecting our clients and their data effectively.

When answering this question, focus on a specific example where your actions led to discovering a vulnerability. Discuss how you identified the issue, the steps taken to assess its impact, and the measures implemented to resolve it. Highlight collaboration with your team to underscore the importance of teamwork in cybersecurity.

To effectively answer this question, share your methods for keeping informed about cybersecurity, such as subscribing to industry publications, attending conferences, and participating in online professional communities. Mention specific resources or networks you engage with and how they influence your approach to cybersecurity.

When addressing this question, reference specific frameworks like OWASP, NIST, or PCI. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented their guidelines in your previous roles to enhance security posture and drive compliance within development teams.

In answering this question, describe the security testing tools you’ve used, such as Burp Suite or SonarCloud. Provide specific instances where these tools helped you identify vulnerabilities in your systems, and discuss the outcomes of your assessments.

For this question, share specific instances where you mentored junior team members, focusing on their growth and the insights you provided regarding secure coding practices or incident response. Highlight the importance of knowledge sharing in fostering a secure environment.

Here, outline a structured incident response plan, emphasizing the importance of quick detection and containment, proper communication with stakeholders, and the analysis of the breach to prevent future occurrences. Show that you understand the critical steps in managing security incidents.

Discuss the concept of DevSecOps and how you advocate for incorporating security at every stage of the software development lifecycle. Provide examples of practices you’ve introduced, such as security code reviews and vulnerability assessments during development.

A strong answer will cover specific challenges such as misconfigurations, shared security responsibilities, and threats unique to cloud environments. Share examples of how you overcame these challenges and secured cloud infrastructures effectively.

In your response, emphasize the importance of ethical hacking, transparency, and user privacy. Discuss how you ensure that while defending systems, ethical considerations are taken into account throughout your practices and policies.

Explain your approach to assessing architectural changes. Discuss conducting threat modeling, identifying potential vulnerabilities associated with changes, and collaborating with other teams to incorporate security measures into the design process.