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At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual! We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative, and growing We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career, and in turn, our business. About The Job As a DFIR Engineer II on the Threat Detection & Response team, your role will include responding to, investigating and containing anomalous or malicious activity that could indicate a security threat. You’ll be responsible for staying up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats and assisting in the continual development and refinement related to monitoring, detecting and responding to abnormal network and host activity. What You'll Do Triage, pivot and correlate across multiple network and host-based log sources. Analyze system artifacts and memory for evidence of compromise. Proactively hunt for and identify malicious activity in various log sources using threat intelligence and other indicators of compromise. Document detailed findings including timelines of events or incidents Continually improve incident response procedures and documentation. Engage with Detection Engineering and Red Team to identify opportunities to better monitor/detect suspicious behavior and automate response capabilities. Keep up to date on evolving cyber threats and identify methods to detect them. Participate in an on-call rotation with other Incident ResponseEngineers Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Two or more years in an Incident Response or Security Operations Center (SOC) role. Background in information technology with an emphasis on network or systems administration. Hold or willingness to obtain certifications such as GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, GDAT, CISSP or other relevant security certifications. Foundational understanding of networking, Windows, Mac & Linux operating systems, and cybersecurity principles. What Skills You'll Bring Experience with security tools including SIEM, EDR, AV, CASB, Next-gen Firewalls, and VPN. Experience with system and network artifacts. Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Familiarity with various cloud environments and containerization technologies (AWS, Azure, O365, Docker, Kubernetes). Functional and practical experience with at least one development or scripting language/framework (e.g. PowerShell, Python, .Net) and regular expressions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated curiosity and passion for cybersecurity. Our Benefits! We offer highly competitive compensation, including annual bonus opportunities Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program We provide tuition reimbursement, PTO, and Holiday Pay We provide extensive Professional Training Opportunities We offer an excellent Work/Life Balance Hybrid Compensation Range Pay Range - Start: $89,360.00 Pay Range - End $134,040.00 Structure 110 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 115 We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. FIND YOUR FUTURE We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging. Flexible work schedules Concierge service Comprehensive benefits Employee resource groups
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
