Senior Security Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee high-priority incident responses and forensic investigations, serving as the main escalation point for advanced analysis, containment, recovery, root cause analysis, and executive-level reporting.

• Propel threat detection and response initiatives across AWS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and endpoint security platforms.

• Utilize GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, CloudTrail, IAM, VPC Flow Logs, and SentinelOne for enhanced security.

• Perform malware analysis, host and cloud forensics, evidence gathering, and threat hunting activities.

• Detect attack vectors, persistence mechanisms, and business impacts while adhering to robust investigative practices.

• Create and deploy automated security workflows, AI-driven playbooks, and AWS-native response strategies.

• Enhance detection precision and minimize Mean Time To Detection (MTTD) and Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR).

• Collaborate with Security, IT, and DevOps teams to improve security posture, processes, tools, and detection content.

• Provide mentorship to junior security engineers.

• Safeguard critical assets, conduct high-stakes investigations, and advance GoDaddy’s security program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in senior roles related to Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Detection, or Digital Forensics.

• In-depth knowledge of securing and investigating AWS environments, including IAM, CloudTrail, Config, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, VPC Flow Logs, S3 logging, and serverless security measures.

• Proven experience in forensic investigations, evidence collection, log analysis, malware triage, and cloud incident investigations while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols.

• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.

• Experience in creating security automations with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and EventBridge.

• Excellent communication and investigative skills, including technical report writing and executive presentation abilities.

• Preferred certifications include AWS Security Specialty, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, OSCP, or CISSP.

• Familiarity with digital forensics platforms such as AXIOM, F-Response, Timesketch, Volatility, Velociraptor, or other enterprise investigation tools.

• Experience with additional EDR/XDR platforms like CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or Carbon Black.

• Expertise in building and maintaining SOAR platforms, automated response workflows, and cloud-native security operations.

• Knowledge of AI security technologies such as Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Security Copilot, Google SecOps/Chronicle, or open-source LLM integrations.

• Understanding of multi-account AWS environments, AWS Organizations, CSPM solutions, and cloud security frameworks like Prowler, Trusted Advisor, or CNAPP platforms.

• This position is not available in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

• GoDaddy is currently not considering candidates from California, Seattle, or NYC.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous paid time off.

• Parental and wellness leave.

• Comprehensive healthcare options.

• Retirement savings program.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid sick leave.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Mental health or Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Options for remote or hybrid work.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid wellness days.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Benefits for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility.

• Dependent daycare and backup care benefits.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Financial education and advisory services.

• Opportunity for corporate bonuses and/or equity awards.

• Employee Resource Groups.