Detection & Incident Response Engineer - Cloud Security Automation

Scale AI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 237,600 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Generous paid time off

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Washington, DC, specializing in Detection and Incident Response. This role combines security operations and software engineering, aiming to build systems that detect and prevent security incidents.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, a solid background in Detection Engineering, and a passion for enhancing security tooling. Compensation includes a salary between $237,600 and $297,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Detection Engineering, Incident Response, or Security Operations.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Hands-on experience with detection pipelines and SIEM content.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, test, and deploy detection logic.
• Build and maintain incident response automation.
• Mature telemetry pipelines and perform digital incident investigations.

Skills

Detection Engineering

Incident Response

Programming (Python, Go)

Digital Forensics

Cloud Security

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CISSP, GDSA)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR tools

Job description

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Washington, DC, specializing in Detection and Incident Response. This role combines security operations and software engineering, aiming to build systems that detect and prevent security incidents.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, a solid background in Detection Engineering, and a passion for enhancing security tooling. Compensation includes a salary between $237,600 and $297,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits.