Lead Cyber Fusion Engineer

About the Role

The role of a Lead Cyber Fusion Engineer is multifaceted, requiring a deep understanding of cloud-based technologies, cyber security principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments. The engineer will be responsible for creating secure, scalable technical environments that support critical operations, contributing to the growth of Cyber Fusion capabilities within Experian.

Given the nature of this role, it is essential to work in a flexible and dynamic environment. Experian's commitment to flexibility and remote work allows the Lead Cyber Fusion Engineer to operate from anywhere, ensuring that the best talent can be attracted and retained, regardless of geographical location.

What You Will Do

• Design and build cloud-based engineering environments for security investigations, digital forensics, and eDiscovery, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with the Cyber Fusion teams, Information Security Risk Management, governance partners, and enterprise technology teams to align platforms with security, compliance, and operational needs.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, service models, SLAs, and RACI frameworks to ensure clarity, accountability, and collaboration across teams.
• Act as the technical architect for Cyber Fusion engineering environments, providing expertise in cloud engineering and cyber security.
• Design and maintain secure, cloud-based lab environments for investigations and analysis, leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Build scalable solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
• Develop automation and CI/CD pipelines to improve efficiency and consistency in provisioning, configuration, patching, and maintenance processes.
• Integrate Cyber Fusion platforms with enterprise security and investigative tools, ensuring seamless operations and data flow.
• Ensure environments remain secure, resilient, and up-to-date through patching and vulnerability remediation, managing access controls, and maintaining standardized system images and platform documentation.
• Collaborate with security and governance partners to meet compliance and resilience standards, adhering to the highest security practices.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 12 years of technical experience in roles such as IT Engineering, Digital Forensics, Information Security/Cyber Security, Incident Response, Cyber Security Engineering, or Information Security software/tool development.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security/Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, including security investigations, digital forensics, and eDiscovery.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable engineering environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across different departments and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD pipelines, and the ability to develop and maintain them.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a leadership role, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements related to cyber security and data protection.
• Certification in cyber security, such as CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and remote work arrangements, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package, reflecting the candidate's experience and skills.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays, ensuring adequate rest and relaxation.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and education assistance.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, enabling the engineer to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a team of experienced professionals.
• Recognition and reward programs, acknowledging and appreciating employees' contributions and achievements.
• A remote stipend to support home office setup and productivity.

• Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in cloud engineering, cyber security, and leadership, ensuring your resume aligns with the job requirements.
• Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with cloud-based technologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cyber security principles during the interview.
• Showcase your projects: If possible, share examples of your work, such as designing and building secure, scalable engineering environments, to demonstrate your skills.
• Emphasize collaboration skills: Since this role involves working across different teams, highlight your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Stay updated on industry trends: Show your commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of cyber security and cloud engineering.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to security and compliance: Demonstrate your understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to cyber security and data protection.
• Ask informed questions: Prepare a list of questions to ask during the interview, such as the team's dynamics, the company's approach to cyber security, and opportunities for growth and development.