Email Security Engineer

includes cluster management, Pod assignment / configuration, application virtual routing,
security, container image registry management and optimization of the runtime engines. Wider
knowledge of data ingestion, extraction, transformation and loading technologies is important -
including Streamsets and Flink. The role is rounded-out by some software development tasks -
all related to cyber security. These will involve Java, SQL, Python and automation scripting so experience with DevSecOps methods is highly advantageous. The Platform team employs hybrid cloud hosting and this includes provisioning, administration and management of services within environments spanning IBM Cloud, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

About the Team
The CISO Cybersecurity Operations Platform (CSOP) team is looking to add an Email Security Engineer to the team. The CSOP provides the technology, services and expertise required by IBM's Cyber Threat Detection and Response teams. We support the Advanced Threat Detection (threat hunting, intelligence, incident response), Vulnerability Detection and Response, Remediation, Security Operations Center and Command Center teams to deliver enterprise-wide security to one of the world's most established technology companies.

Your role and responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Contribute to the day-to-day work that supports our critical cybersecurity analysis and
data processing workflows

• Protect organization against phishing, spoofing, malware, and advanced threats while maintaining user experience and compliance

• Familiarity with Exchange, ProofPoint Email Solutions, Powershell, Azure, and M365 suite

• Design, implement and maintain secure email solutions within the Microsoft 365 tenant and related servces

• Moniotr and respond to email-related security incidents, phishing attempts, and compromise events

• Support the team leadership to improve overall exploitation of technologies that best
serve our requirements

• Partner with CIO and CISO teams to develop email security policies, rules, and playbooks

- Work as part of a deeply technical, passionate team of engineers to tackle significant IT
challenges

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 3 or more years' experience in an email security engineer or similar role

• Experience with Microsoft 365 Exchange or Proofpoint email solutions

• Hands on experience with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration and rollout at an enterprise level

• Experience with (or a proven aptitude for) working within a fast-paced environment
where the success criteria are defined by external factors. This includes having to
change course quickly, based on the evolving needs of a complex and dynamic
environment

• Strong experience with incident response processes for phishing and email-based threats

• Experience with IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure or similar cloud environments

• Strong understanding of email protocols ISMPT, IMAP, POP3) and security controls

• Familiarity with SIEM tools for monitoring and automation on email threats

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with secure email gateways (Proofpoint, M365, etc)

• Microsoft certification

• Knowledge of zero trust frameworks and modern authentication methods (MFA, conditional access)

• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (Sentinel, Defender, XDR)

• Understanding of email encryption solutions (TLS, S/MIME, PGP)

• Experience in large enterprise environments with hybrid Microsoft Exchange deployments

• Ansible experience is a strong advantage

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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ABOUT IBM

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Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Client-provided location(s): Westchester, NY

Job ID: IBM-59694

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-19T18:49:27