Senior Staff Security Engineer

LHH; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Staff Engineer in Cybersecurity Operations to join a dedicated security team. This role focuses on proactive defense and complex problem-solving, utilizing cutting-edge tools to detect and respond to emerging threats. You will lead threat detection strategies, develop incident response playbooks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to make a significant impact, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the protection of vital digital infrastructure in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Support

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 9+ years in cybersecurity with deep experience in a SOC environment.
• Proven expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection, response, and recovery efforts across the organization.
• Design and maintain advanced incident response playbooks and detection strategies.

Skills

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Cybersecurity Automation

Security Tools (Splunk, QRadar)

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, GIAC or equivalent certifications

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

SOAR platforms

Cloud Security Tools

Job description

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LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity Operations to join a high-performing security team that protects the digital infrastructure of a global biotech organization.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about proactive defense, complex problem solving, and using the latest tools to detect, hunt, and respond to emerging threats. If you're ready to lead threat detection strategies and implement real-time solutions, we want to hear from you.

This is a On-Site role 5 days a week. Position will be located within Alameda County.

**Employer is not able to support in visa transfer or sponsorship at this time or C2C.**

Key Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection, response, and recovery efforts across the organization.
• Design and maintain advanced incident response playbooks and detection strategies.
• Regularly evaluate detection mechanisms and refine SIEM correlation rules.
• Conduct threat hunting and proactively identify vulnerabilities.
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds, behavioral analytics, and machine learning to enhance detection.
• Configure and optimize cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS.
• Integrate data feeds from network, server, application, and cloud sources.
• Conduct phishing simulations and lead employee awareness initiatives.
• Develop automation via SOAR platforms and streamline SOC operations.
• Stay informed on evolving threat landscapes and contribute to the overall cybersecurity strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, development, and business teams to drive secure design practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• One or more CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, GIAC or equivalent certifications required.
• 9+ years in cybersecurity, with deep experience in a SOC environment.
• Strong scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis required.
• Proven expertise in threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and security automation.
• Experience with SOAR platforms and integrating threat intel feeds.
• Familiarity with security tools like Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, Cortex, Snort, Suricata.
• Background in scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience in cloud, network, and application security.
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams and translating security risks to business impact.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

Salary Expectations and Benefits

• 180,000 - 200,000 + 10% Bonus and RSUs
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement + College Savings Plan
• other perks!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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