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Senior Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) - EMEA

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3 days ago
Remote, United Kingdom +2 moreSenior

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate end-to-end response for high-severity security incidents in a 24/7 global on-call model during EMEA business hours.
  • Prepare executive communications and actionable documentation during incidents.
  • Investigate complex security incidents across cloud environments using Digital Forensics and Incident Response methodologies.
  • Partner with Signals Engineering to implement SIEM use cases, alerting strategies, and telemetry pipelines.
  • Build automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve triage, investigation speed, and response consistency.
  • Partner with Threat Intelligence to contextualize threats and improve detection coverage.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and lead post-incident reviews to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally during incidents and lead proactive initiatives such as tabletop exercises.
  • Mentor other engineers and improve the team’s incident response maturity.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in security incident response and investigations in cloud-first environments.
  • Experience using or administering Git and GitLab in a security or engineering context.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and/or detection engineering.
  • Experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence and adversary tactics, including MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Experience building or using automation with Python, scripting, or SOAR platforms.
  • Interest or experience applying AI/ML or data-driven techniques to detection, triage, or response workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate during high-severity incidents.
  • Excellent written communication skills and a focus on clear, actionable documentation.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement, with location-based eligibility requirements potentially applying.
  • Benefits supporting health, finances, and well-being.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Team Member Resource Groups.
  • Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Growth and Development Fund.
  • Parental leave.
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