Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (System Engineer)

Job Summary

Fortive is seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Cybersecurity Engineer

to join our Security Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in security engineering principles, coupled with deep, hands-on experience in Linux/Unix environments. This role is critical for enhancing our security posture by developing, implementing, and maintaining security controls, with a specific focus security engineering tooling such as the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform for advanced threat detection and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Security Systems Engineering & Architecture

Design and Implementation:

Develop, deploy, and maintain robust security solutions across the organization's infrastructure, ensuring alignment with security policies and best practices.

Incident Response Support:

Assist the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response teams during security incidents, providing deep technical analysis and remediation support.

Scripting & Automation:

Utilize

Bash, Python, or comparable scripting languages

to automate security tasks, system monitoring, and log collection across Linux/Unix environments.

Access Control:

Manage and audit user accounts, permissions, and authentication mechanisms (e.g., SSH, sudo) on critical servers and security tools

Troubleshooting:

Perform in-depth security-focused troubleshooting on systems, analyzing system logs and network traffic.

SIEM & Threat Detection

Log Ingestion & Parsing:

Configure, manage, and optimize log ingestion from various sources (especially Linux/Unix) into the SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk).

Query Language Expertise:

Demonstrate proficiency in

query languages

(e.g., Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL), KQL, or SQL variants) to perform complex log analysis, threat hunting, and investigative tasks.

Monitoring & Analysis:

Continuously monitor security events, investigate high-priority alerts generated by the SIEM, and document findings and remediation steps.

Troubleshooting Log Gaps:

Proactively monitor log collection health, identify and remediate any gaps or failures in log flow from Linux/Unix hosts to the SIEM, including resolving issues related to network connectivity or log rotation configurations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

[3-5]+ years of experience in a dedicated Cybersecurity or Information Security role, with an emphasis on engineering and operations.

Linux/Unix Expertise:

Mandatory

deep hands-on experience in securing, configuring, and administering Linux/Unix operating systems.

Security Tools Proficiency:

Proven experience with security tools such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Network Access Control (NAC).

SIEM/Log Analysis:

Direct experience working with a major SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Sentinel) and demonstrated ability to write complex search queries for threat detection.

Networking:

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common network security services (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, etc.).

Scripting:

Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python or Bash) for automation.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional certifications (e.g.,

CompTIA Security+, Linux+, CEH, CISSP, SANS GIAC

).


Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.


We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.


We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.


At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential--your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.


At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.


At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.


Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.


We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.


We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.


We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.


At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential--your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.


At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.


At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.


Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.


We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.


NoneThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.