Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies across the business, enhancing detection and response capabilities.
• Assist in addressing findings from automation and tooling, ensuring prompt and effective response and remediation.
• Run and manage detection tooling and automation across the organization.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, providing guidance on emerging technologies and security best practices.
• Offer expert guidance and mentorship to junior security team members and employees across the company, fostering an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into IT projects and business initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) being advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on detection and response.
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data.
• Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS.
• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools.
• Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Competencies

• Security Expertise: Experience running incidents. Knows how to run and optimize SIEMs for optimal detection and response capabilities. Understands the need for tooling and when it's beneficial vs nice to have.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity.
• 401(k) match.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period).
• Stipends for family-forming needs and gender-affirming care.
• Unlimited PTO.