Security Operations Engineer

Samsara; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to monitor security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with a diverse team. This remote position requires 4+ years of experience in security incident response and proficiency in Python. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be adaptable to various security scenarios. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Remote and flexible working options

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in security incident response.
• Practical experience assisting in security incident response, including triage and coordinating across teams.
• Strong reasoning skills and the ability to document procedures and findings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents as the incident commander.
• Assist with developing and maintaining security policies and incident response procedures.

Skills

Security incident response

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Log analysis using SIEM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Cloud services (AWS, GCP)

Job description

Overview

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness IoT data to develop actionable insights and improve operations. Samsara aims to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability of physical operations across industries including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing. Working at Samsara means helping define the future of physical operations and being part of a team shaping a suite of product solutions, such as Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As a recently public company, Samsara provides autonomy and support to make an impact over the long term.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for a Security Operations Engineer to join our team on the Pacific Coast shift. The role involves collaborating with a global team of engineers to proactively identify and mitigate risks, monitor and respond to security events, assist in security incidents as a responder, and protect Samsara Technologies India Private Limited’s corporate infrastructure and operations.

You will also create and maintain runbooks, assist in creating automated workflows, and aid in process refinement and implementation. You will work with a diverse team of analysts, engineers and key stakeholders on security initiatives across the company. The focus is to bring security expertise in a collaborative, humble and practical manner.

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US, except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C. Availability during Pacific Coast hours, including on call, is required.

Ideal candidate indicators

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will have real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: The role is a gateway to growth within Samsara, supported by a culture that encourages experimentation and rapid development in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: You will contribute creative, ambitious ideas to digitize large sectors of the global economy for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: You will work with a high-caliber team that encourages you to do your best.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents by executing the incident response strategy through incident closure, while providing incident updates as the incident commander.
• Protect Samsara by partnering across the organization to drive remediation and ensure infrastructure is protected.
• Manage post-incident activity such as post-mortems and Corrective Action assignments.
• Manage security event analysis.
• Assist with developing and maintaining security policies, processes and incident response procedures.
• Deliver security guidance clearly and concisely for cloud and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate building of services, capabilities, integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operations and incident response.
• Champion and model Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as the company scales globally.

Minimum requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in security incident response.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Strong reasoning skills and the ability to document procedures and findings during analysis.
• Practical experience assisting in security incident response, including triage and coordinating across teams to drive incidents to closure.
• Concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.
• Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call for potential security incidents.
• Experience utilizing SIEM tools to perform log reviews.

An ideal candidate also has

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FedRAMP.
• Experience in cloud architecture and security (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based services.
• Experience conducting security investigations across clouds, user endpoints, and servers.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance.
• Technical knowledge of network fundamentals and common Internet protocols.
• Relevant information security certifications.

Compensation and benefits

Samsara’s compensation philosophy is to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. This includes base salary plus bonus/variable pay and RSU awards for eligible roles. A new hire RSU may be awarded at hire, with additional RSU refresh grants potentially awarded annually. The base salary range for this position is $111,265 — $149,600 USD and may vary based on city, knowledge, skills, and experience.

We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits and accommodations

Full-time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with remote and flexible working options, health benefits, and more. See the Benefits site for details.

Accommodations: Samsara is committed to equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] or contact us if you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.

Flexible working: We support a flexible working model. Some positions may require proximity to an office or specific geographic area for collaboration or service delivery. All offers are contingent on the right to work in the specified location.

Fraud notice: Samsara does not charge applicants at any stage. Official communication will come from emails with retaliating domains and candidates should be cautious of fraudulent offers. For more information, refer to our policy.