Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
Security Engineers support the organization’s cybersecurity posture by monitoring security alerts, investigating potential threats, and assisting in the maintenance and improvement of security tools and processes
This role blends traditional Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities with foundational security engineering tasks—ideal for early‑career professionals with hands-on technical experience who want to grow into more advanced cyber roles
We’re seeking a hands-on Security Operations Engineer who thrives in a 24x7 environment and can detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real time
This role’s primary focus is SOC monitoring and incident response; the secondary focus includes security engineering work to mature detections, tune tooling, automate workflows, and harden the environment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor SIEM/XDR/SOAR and other telemetry for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Perform Level 1–2 triage, enrichment, scoping, and prioritization of events
Execute response playbooks (isolation, containment, account/device quarantine, EDR actions, network blocks)
Support incident investigations (forensics acquisition, timeline analysis, root cause)
Document incidents thoroughly (IR tickets, evidence handling, post-incident reports)
Maintain shift logs, knowledge base updates, runbooks, and handoffs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 2+ years relevant work experience. Or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Clear written and verbal communication, decision-making under pressure, and strong collaboration across IT and business teams
Ability to work independently on shift and drive incidents to closure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certifications: GCIA, CySA+ (or equivalent experience)
Experience with SentinelOne, Zscaler ZIA, Google Secops, Azure/M365 security tooling, E-mail security and PAM COMPETENCIES Detection & Response: Rapid triage, scoping, and containment with minimal escalation
Analytical Rigor: Able to transform raw telemetry into actionable insights
Engineering Mindset: Build/tune detections, automate repetitive work, and improve data quality
Risk Orientation: Prioritize actions based on business impact and threat likelihood
Documentation: Clear tickets, IR timelines, and post-incident reporting
BFS COMPETENCIES Business and Financial Acumen Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Results Driven Holds self and others accountable
Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver
Manages competing priorities effectively
Demonstrates appropriate urgency
Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values
Embraces and follows best practices
Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes
Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner
Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking
Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately
Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first
Builds trust-based relationships
Leads by example with kindness and respect
Collaborates well across all areas of the business
Advocates for others Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating
Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same
Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations
Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses
Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes
Assumes positive intent
Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations
Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations
Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment
Empowers, motivates, and inspires others
Coaches and mentor others for their development
Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes
Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes
Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure
Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity
Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth
Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions
Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things
Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business
Anticipates, embraces, and leads change
Develops and executes breakthrough strategies
Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances
Communicates with honesty
Consistently treats others fairly and equitably
Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do
Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Occasional travel may be required
This position was posted on June 30, 2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period
We encourage your prompt application
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members)
Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
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