Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection [Remote-US]

Quanata; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance their threat detection and intelligence program. This pivotal role involves developing proactive threat detection capabilities, collaborating with product teams to secure applications, and leading efforts in threat hunting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in threat detection and incident response, and will have the opportunity to work in a remote-first environment. Join a team dedicated to creating safer driving experiences and innovative insurance solutions, while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Headspace app subscription

Monthly wellness allowance

Paid Time Off (4 weeks)

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Professional development allowance ($5000)

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Work from home equipment stipend ($2000)

MacBook Pro provisioned for work

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on threat detection.
• Strong expertise with SIEM platforms and SOAR tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain threat detection capabilities within the SIEM.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure security of applications.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Threat Hunting

Automation Workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (GCIH, OSEP, OSCP)

Tools

SIEM platforms

SOAR tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection [Remote-US]

remote

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About Us

Quanata is on a mission to help ensure a better world through context-based insurance solutions. We are an exceptional, customer-centered team with a passion for creating innovative technologies, digital products, and brands. We blend some of the best Silicon Valley talent and cutting-edge thinking with the long-term backing of leading insurer, State Farm.

The Role

We’re looking for an accomplished and well-rounded Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection to build and grow our organization's threat detection and intelligence program. Reporting to the Manager, Information Security, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to enable safer drivers and better lives through risk-informed choices. Your contributions will directly protect our InsurTech products, safeguarding our customers, their data, and the integrity of our industry-leading solutions. This is an opportunity to lead the charge in ensuring our platform’s resilience against emerging threats while enabling safer driving and innovative insurance models.

Your Day-to-Day

• Develop, implement, and maintain proactive threat detection capabilities within the SIEM, correlating logs from multiple sources to identify and neutralize threats.
• Build and manage SOAR playbooks, runbooks, and automation workflows to scale security operations and streamline incident response.
• Collaborate with product development teams to deeply understand application architectures, data flows, and infrastructure platforms to design targeted and effective detection rules.
• Conduct regular threat hunts and leverage the latest threat intelligence to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, anomalous activity, and potential risks.
• Lead efforts to correlate internal and external threat intelligence, contributing to a comprehensive picture of the evolving threat landscape.
• Create scalable frameworks that enable other team members and stakeholders to contribute to the program, ensuring its sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Engage directly with product development teams, providing guidance and actionable insights to ensure the security of new features and applications.
• Report findings, trends, and program metrics to stakeholders, with a focus on actionable recommendations and alignment to business objectives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience) and;
• 6 - 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, to include 3 or more years experience in threat hunting, detection, and intelligence roles.
• Strong expertise with SIEM platforms and SOAR tools, including playbook creation and automation.
• Advanced understanding of application architectures and infrastructure platforms, with hands-on experience securing cloud environments.
• Proficiency in building and tuning detection rules, managing automation workflows, and crafting incident response playbooks.
• Deep knowledge of frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, and related methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders and align security objectives to business goals.
• One of more relevant certifications such as GCIH, OSEP, OSCP, eCTHP, CCTIA, or similar credentials.

Bonus Points

• Experience in secure software development or DevSecOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker) and associated security challenges.
• Hands-on experience with scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell) for threat hunting or automation.
• Expertise in analyzing and mitigating risks in telematics-based platforms or similar systems.
• Prior experience in InsurTech or industries with a focus on safety and risk prevention or heavily regulated.

Salary: $200,000 to $275,000*

*Please note that the final salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills, and experience, as well as the internal salary structure at Quanata. Our aim is to offer a competitive and equitable compensation package that reflects the candidate's expertise and contributions to our organization.

• Benefits : We provide a wide variety of health, wellness and other benefits. These include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental income plans for you and your dependents, a Headspace app subscription, monthly wellness allowance and a 401(k) Plan with a company match.
• Work from Home Equipment : Given our virtual environment— in order to set you up for success at home, a one-time payment of $2K will be provided to cover the purchase of in-home office equipment and furniture at your discretion. Also, our teams work with MacBook Pros, which we will deliver to you fully provisioned prior to your first day.
• Paid Time Off: All employees accrue four weeks of PTO in their first year of employment. New parents receive twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave which may be taken within one year after the birth and/or adoption of a child. The twelve weeks is applicable to both birthing and non-birthing parent.
• Personal and Professional Development: We’re committed to investing in and helping our people grow personally and professionally. All employees receive up to $5000 each year for professional learning, continuing education and career development. All team members also receive LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and access to multiple different coaching opportunities through BetterUp.
• Location : We are a remote-first company for most positions so you may work from anywhere you like in the U.S, excluding U.S. territories. For most positions,occasional travel may be requested or encouraged but is not required. Some positions might require travel per the job description provided to the employee. Employees based in the San Francisco Bay Area or in Providence, Rhode Island may commute to one of our local offices as desired.
• Hours : We maintain core meeting hours from 9AM - 2PM Pacific time for collaborating with team members across all time zones.
• On Call Requirement: This role requires participation in an on-call rotation. This involves being available to respond to system alerts and other urgent issues outside of normal business hours.

Quanata, LLC is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is employed by Quanata, LLC which is a separate company in the State Farm family of companies.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition Partner for assistance.

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