Principal, Environmental Threat Assessment

Salesforce

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $197,300 - $313,700 annually (select cities:...
Threat modeling infrastructure and application
Utilize threat intelligence and incident data
Assess cloud security controls and architecture
As a Principal Threat Assessment Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving the strategic vision for how we identify and mitigate threats across our global infrastructure

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Threat Assessment Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving the strategic vision for how we identify and mitigate threats across our global infrastructure.
  • Your work will directly shape Salesforce’s security posture by translating deep technical research into actionable requirements for Product & Enterprise Security partners and Product/Engineering stakeholders.
  • Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

Matching Summary

As a Principal Threat Assessment Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving the strategic vision for how we identify and mitigate threats across our global infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $197,300 - $313,700 annually (select cities: $237,700 - $344,700); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Threat modeling infrastructure and application
  • Utilize threat intelligence and incident data
  • Assess cloud security controls and architecture
  • Analyze endpoint and network logs
  • Translate assessments into actionable recommendations
  • Collaborate with Cyber Security operations

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven security investments
  • Agentic security capabilities
  • Drive security uplifts from incidents
  • Contextualize threat intelligence
  • Design alerting against realized threats

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in threat modeling/security architecture/CSOC
  • Significant understanding of threat actor tactics
  • Experience with threat modeling frameworks
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security
  • Proficiency in analyzing security tool logs
  • Familiarity with application security (OWASP Top 10)
  • Strong understanding of SaaS/PaaS exploitation threats
  • Related technical degree required

Work Rights

Not specified

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