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Expert (Staff) Cyber Defense Engineer

Company: Delta Dental of California
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Defense Engineer to join the cybersecurity engineering team at Delta Dental. In this position, you will architect, develop, and implement advanced technical solutions that empower our cyber defense investigations and incident response teams. You will work independently and in teams to design and implement effective and sustainable capabilities to detect and prevent cyber-attacks, optimize our incident response processes, and enhance the effectiveness of mitigation, containment, and recovery. You must be comfortable with failing quickly and creating value through iteration and experimentation. You will not be alone in your efforts; you will be part of a supportive and energetic team of doers who will be there to lend a hand, brainstorm solutions, and encourage you when you hit roadblocks.

The role requires creativity, curiosity, and determination. If you identify with this job description, we'd love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Solution Engineering: design develop, and deploy cyber defense tools, platforms, and capabilities that support threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigations.
  • Technical Leadership: serve as a subject matter expert on cyber defense engineering, providing guidance and technical insights to our customers, your peers, and the cyber engineering strategy.
  • Threat Analysis: collaborate with cyber defense operations to analyze emerging threats and current gaps in technical capabilities, implementing measures to strengthen defense mechanisms.
    • Develop and refine threat defense analytics to effectively detect cyber-attacks against DDC.
    • Build task automation and procedure orchestration to support cyber defense operations.
    • Problem Solving: capable of working, both independently and in teams, to troubleshoot and resolve complex cyber engineering challenges, identify the root cause of capability outages and errors, and develop sustainable solutions.
    • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in cybersecurity, applying best practices to continuously enhance our defense strategies and capabilities.
    • Documentation: maintain accurate procedures and documentation for all capabilities and services in scope for the Platforms & Automation team.
    • On-Call: support cyber defense capability availability incidents and support the cyber defense operations team while hands-on experience with our investigation process to identify automation opportunities.

      QUALIFICATIONS

      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant experience and relevant experience within the military is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
        • 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity engineering, detection engineering, incident response, or a similar role, with a proven track record of independent problem solving in high-stakes environments.
          • Significant experience using Python for task automation, procedure orchestration, and capability development.
            • Hands-on experience deploying and configuring security platforms, such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NGFW, and network monitoring tools.
              • Experience integrating cyber defense tools and utilizing APIs for process orchestration and task automation.
                • Experience building and deploying threat defense (SIEM) analytics using a detection engineering pipeline.
                  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
                    • Strong technical writing skills including documentation development, process mapping, and visualization, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for a variety of technical audiences.
                      • Proven ability to work autonomously, lead projects from conception to implementation, and overcome roadblocks in a highly collaborative environment.
                        Nice to Have:

                        • Cloud engineering experience.
                        • Experience implementing LLMs, ML, or other advanced analytic and decision-making support capabilities into enterprise cybersecurity services and workflows.
                          Base Pay Information

                          The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
                          Pay Grade 25. $140,700 - $305,000

                          ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

                          Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

                          • Competitive base and incentive pay
                          • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
                          • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
                          • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
                          • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
                          • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
                          • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
                          • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
                          • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
                          • Employee discount program
                            Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

                            This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

                            Important Work Authorization Information

                            Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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                            ABOUT THE TEAM

                            At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

                            We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

                            Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on and , #LifeatDDins on and , Delta Dental Ins. on and Delta Dental Ins. on . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

                            Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

                            The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

                            Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

                            Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

                            Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

                            *Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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