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Detection & Response Engineer

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13 days ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$200k - $340k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify potential threats and anomalies.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain detection rules and correlation logic in our SIEM platform.
  • Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, performing root cause analysis and impact assessments.
  • Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with relevant teams to contain and mitigate threats.
  • Create and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks.
  • Perform regular threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks.
  • Develop and refine metrics and reporting to track the effectiveness of detection and response capabilities.
  • Collaborate with other security teams to improve overall security posture and incident handling processes.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and defensive strategies in the cloud-native and AI domains.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack techniques, and defensive strategies.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Rust) for automation and tool development.
  • Experience with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security features.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, system administration, and common attack vectors.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

  • Equity in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Various other discounts and perks.

Tech Stack

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonRust

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