Security Engineer II

Barracuda Networks Inc. is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer II to configure, deploy, and tune security technologies while strengthening the strength, coverage, timeliness, and auditability of security controls across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise environments. This hybrid role is based in Alpharetta, GA and emphasizes operationalizing security tooling through security posture management, identity and access management, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and tune security technologies across Barracuda’s cloud and enterprise environment, improving the strength, coverage, timeliness, and auditability of security controls.
• Build and operate cloud, SaaS, and network security posture management capabilities (CSPM, SSPM, and NSPM) using platforms such as Wiz, CrowdStrike, or AlgoSec.
• Onboard SaaS platforms into a security posture management solution using API integrations and service-account configurations, coordinating with application owners to expand control coverage.
• Engineer and harden identity and access management controls in a cloud identity platform such as Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), MFA, and provisioning of cloud administrator accounts.
• Administer privileged access management using a solution such as CyberArk, including account onboarding, safe creation and assignment, access monitoring, and security-tool integrations.
• Automate recurring security reviews and configuration drift detection (for example, Conditional Access and Named Location changes) using scripting and job-scheduling tools such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, and Git-based comparisons.
• Develop automated security reporting and dashboards using tools such as Python, SQL, and Power BI to improve visibility of control status, coverage, and timeliness for stakeholders and auditors.
• Manage endpoint security and device compliance through mobile device management tooling such as Microsoft Intune, including scheduled and on-demand policy updates.
• Support the break-glass and emergency-access program to ensure critical controls are resilient, monitored, and audit-ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 2 years of relevant security experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring and deploying security technologies across cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts and tooling, including cloud identity platforms (for example, Microsoft Entra ID), Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, and CyberArk.
• Experience with cloud and SaaS security posture tooling across CSPM, SSPM, and NSPM, such as Wiz, CrowdStrike, or AlgoSec.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python, PowerShell, and SQL, with use of Git and job scheduling to build repeatable, auditable processes.
• Ability to build security reporting and metrics using Power BI to improve the timeliness and visibility of control status.
• Familiarity with endpoint management and compliance tooling (for example, Microsoft Intune) and with log and event data for security monitoring.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with a collaborative approach across engineering, IT, and security teams.
• Exposure to security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, and relevant certifications are a plus.

Technologies

• Microsoft Azure, AWS
• Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), MFA
• CyberArk
• Wiz, CrowdStrike, AlgoSec
• CSPM, SSPM, NSPM
• API integrations, service-account configurations
• Python, PowerShell, SQL, Git
• Named Location changes
• Power BI
• Microsoft Intune

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on factors including experience, qualifications, and work location. The anticipated salary range for hires at this level is 102,000 - 135,000 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and equity, with final compensation determined in part by the selected candidate’s qualifications. Compensation ranges and benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and level.

Benefits

• Equity in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Get From Us

• A team environment where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where your experience is valued.
• Internal mobility, including cross training opportunities and the ability to pursue your next career step within Barracuda.

Role Details

• Location: Alpharetta, GA (hybrid)
• REQ ID: 27-0492