Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response (Canada, Mexico, United States)

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative talent matching platform is seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Detection & Response. In this pivotal role, you will enhance security visibility and threat detection across multiple platforms. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining log ingestion pipelines, automating security processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to fortify the company's security posture. This position offers a flexible remote-first work environment, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and diversity, where your expertise will significantly impact security operations.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Parental Leave

Technology Stipend

Generous PTO

Training & Development

Hackathons

Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in detection and response in enterprise SaaS.
• Expertise in building and optimizing log ingestion pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of various operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response efforts and automate response playbooks.
• Design and optimize log pipelines for enhanced threat detection.
• Collaborate with teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Detection and Response

Python

SQL

Endpoint Security

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Log Ingestion

Automation

Kubernetes

Mac, Linux, Windows OS

Education

Information Security

Computer Science

Forensics

Tools

Terraform

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Job description

Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response (Canada, Mexico, United States)

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About Jobgether
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response (Eastern Preferred) in Canada, Mexico, United States.

As a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Detection & Response, you will be responsible for enhancing the security visibility and threat detection capabilities across various platforms. Your duties include designing, implementing, and maintaining high-fidelity log ingestion pipelines, monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve security posture. You will automate processes, investigate incidents, and refine security strategies to ensure a secure infrastructure. Your expertise will contribute to advancing the company's security initiatives and supporting continuous improvement in security operations.

Accountabilities:

1. Lead detection and incident response efforts, including monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and automation of response playbooks
2. Design and optimize log pipelines, ensuring consistency across EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and other security tools to enhance threat detection
3. Automate security infrastructure and processes using Terraform, Kubernetes, and scripting to improve efficiency and scalability
4. Ensure compliance with data retention policies and support audits to maintain regulatory standards
5. Collaborate with product security, infrastructure, and IT teams to mature detection engineering and strengthen security
6. Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to cross-team security initiatives

Requirements:

1. 4-5 years of hands-on experience in detection and response, with expertise in enterprise SaaS environments
2. Proven experience in building and optimizing log ingestion and normalization pipelines
3. Expertise in Detection as Code using Python and SQL
4. Subject matter expertise in endpoint security and/or cloud security, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
5. Strong knowledge of Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems
6. Experience with Kubernetes is a plus
7. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple teams in security roles and contribute to incident response efforts
8. Background in Information Security, Computer Science, Forensics, or equivalent work experience

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first setup with flexibility to fit work around life
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Technology Stipend: Monthly $100 net stipend for home office setup and tech needs
• PTO: Generous paid time off to recharge and enjoy life
• Training & Development: Stipend for conferences, courses, and personal growth
• Hackathons: Quarterly company-wide hackathons to promote innovation
• Equity: Opportunity to share in the company's success with stock options
• Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, which automatically selects the 5 best candidates based on CV and LinkedIn analysis. Top candidates will be notified within 7 days. If not selected, your profile may be considered for other opportunities. Thank you for your interest!

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Education