Senior Security Engineer – Detection & Response

Grafana Labs; Remote; GBP 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source technology company is searching for a Senior Software Security Engineer to enhance security processes and tools for its observability platform. This remote-only role in the UK involves designing advanced detection systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and automating responses to security threats. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in software engineering, a solid understanding of security principles, and proficiency in programming languages such as Go and Python.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)

In-person onboarding

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience in a relevant role.
• Understanding of threat models for cloud systems.
• Experience with security detection engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain internal detection systems using the Grafana stack.
• Develop detection capabilities and worker rules for security threats.
• Automate response activities and maintain documentation.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Knowledge of security concepts

Experience with programming languages

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Strong communication skills

Education

4+ years in software engineering

Tools

Go

TypeScript

Python

Job description

A leading open-source technology company is searching for a Senior Software Security Engineer to enhance security processes and tools for its observability platform. This remote-only role in the UK involves designing advanced detection systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and automating responses to security threats. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in software engineering, a solid understanding of security principles, and proficiency in programming languages such as Go and Python.