# Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response

**Company:** [Cape](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cape)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** AWS, SIEM, Terraform, Aws Cloudformation, Python, TypeScript, Go, Iac, Cissp, Network Security
**Posted:** 2026-04-06

> Designs, implements, and manages security controls focused on detection and response in AWS environments. Runs detection tooling, automates security tasks, mentors team, and integrates security into business initiatives. Requires 7+ years experience with 3+ in detection/response.

## Job Description

## 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.

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