Cybersecurity Engineer II

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Information Technology

Cybersecurity Engineer II

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

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Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $107,200.00 - $160,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Cox Automotive is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to join our team. This engineer is responsible for reducing organizational risk by detecting, analyzing, and responding to internal and external security threats. This role conducts threat analysis and threat intelligence activities, supports incident response, enhances the accuracy and effectiveness of security controls, drives continuous process improvement, and contributes to cybersecurity initiatives and projects that strengthen the overall security posture.

What You'll Do:

Cyber Intelligence & Incident Response

• Responds to and remediates email, endpoint, network, and threat‑intelligence–driven security threats, including conducting forensic investigations and providing incident support.
• Operates and maintains security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, advanced email protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), cloud security tools, and related systems.
• Performs threat analysis using industry‑standard frameworks and methodologies, including the Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model.
• Produces and distributes operational and tactical threat intelligence reports to inform response and risk mitigation efforts.
• Collaborates across divisional and Cybersecurity teams to enhance detection, response efficiency, and overall security effectiveness.
• Leverages artificial intelligence and automation to improve operational efficiency, enhance threat detection and response workflows, and drive continuous security improvements across the organization.
• Develops and maintains operational metrics, runbooks, process documentation, and supporting artifacts for the cybersecurity program.
• Participates in after‑hours and on‑call support as required to support security response activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to address emerging threats and evolving security requirements.

Emerging Threats Monitoring

• Continuously sources and reviews emerging threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends to proactively protect enterprise environments.

Incident Management

• Assists in investigation and resolution of security events and incidents.

Who You Are:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 14 years’ experience in a related field
• Working experience in a Threat Intelligence and Incident Response capacity.
• Working experience with industry standard security technologies and services such as IDS/IPS, SASE, EDR, SIEM, Threat Intelligence Platforms, Cloud.
• Knowledge on WAF, Web Security, DDoS protection, data analytics, and Bot Management.
• Strong ability in investigative skills and problem solving

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.