Staff Detection & Response Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Threat Hunting: Lead complex, hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on vague intelligence, and develop refined methodologies for the broader team to follow.
• 2
  Detection Engineering: Write novel detections and solve complex querying challenges. You will establish the frameworks and standards for detection engineering across the entire security organization.
• 3
  Architectural Influence: Design and validate the effectiveness of preventative control chains and influence the selection and architecture of new security solutions.
• 4
  Incident Response: Serve as the technical lead for major incidents, including investigating threats in "foreign" or uncommon environments by leveraging frameworks and your professional network.

Requirements

• Expert Investigator: You have a deep understanding of threat actor TTPs and can navigate complex systems even when documentation is sparse.
• Effective Communicator: You can translate complex technical problems for any audience, from executive leadership to junior analysts.
• Resilient Leader: You have a "bottom-line" orientation, persisting through obstacles and setbacks to achieve results.
• Self-Aware & Empathetic: You proactively seek feedback, know your limits, and lead with empathy and compassion.
• Collaboratively Minded: You prioritize the development of others and establish internal and external networks of coaches and mentors.
• Proven experience in a high-growth SaaS or security-focused environment.
• Expertise in querying languages, detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and modern IR toolsets.
• Experience managing communications during crises or major security incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage budget/resource requirements.
• Strong background in automating response workflows and refining preventative controls.

Perks & Benefits