Security Operations Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with system owners to integrate new log feeds for security monitoring.

• Enhance and sustain our Detection and Response platforms.

• Develop workflows incorporating AI analysis to automatically investigate and triage issues.

• Engage actively in Incident Response, investigating issues and safeguarding Upstart.

• Create standardized response workflows to accelerate investigation and response utilizing AI and SOAR Technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Incident Detection and Response Engineering.

• Maintain a breach mindset, diligently pursuing all leads to resolution.

• Strong proficiency in log analysis (ability to craft effective log search queries).

• Solid skills in at least one programming language (preferably Python).

• Extensive experience with Git (rebasing is not intimidating!).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly.

• Retirement benefits to assist with future planning, featuring a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada).

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only).

• Comprehensive health coverage tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US employees and supplemental health coverage for Canada.

• Contributions to Health Savings Accounts from Upstart for eligible plans (US only).

• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage for enhanced financial security.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays in accordance with local regulations.

• Paid family and parental leave to assist with caregiving and significant life events (duration varies by country).

• Family-focused benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health support and life-centered resources.

• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only).

• Annual wellness allowance to promote your physical and emotional well-being and personal growth, based on what matters most to you.

• Annual productivity allowance to invest in essential tools and resources needed to excel in your work, regardless of your location.

• Opportunities for connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Onsite perks such as catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).