Senior Threat Detection & Incident Response Engineer

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Commuter benefits

Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

1X is looking for a detection engineering expert in San Carlos, California. This role focuses on building and scaling detection engineering, threat monitoring, and incident response capabilities across various environments.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong cloud security knowledge, and excellent scripting skills. The compensation range is competitive, with a base between $180,000 and $235,000 plus equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in detection engineering or related roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with automation workflows and detection logic.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale detection engineering capabilities across various environments.
• Improve incident response readiness through automation and threat hunting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for improved coverage and coordination.

Skills

Detection engineering

Incident response

Cloud security

Scripting and automation using Python, Go, Bash

Analytical and operational problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Cloud monitoring

Security telemetry systems

Job description

1X is looking for a detection engineering expert in San Carlos, California. This role focuses on building and scaling detection engineering, threat monitoring, and incident response capabilities across various environments.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong cloud security knowledge, and excellent scripting skills. The compensation range is competitive, with a base between $180,000 and $235,000 plus equity.