Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the complete incident response process for critical security events.

• Create concise executive communications throughout the duration of incidents.

• Examine intricate security incidents in cloud environments utilizing DFIR methodologies.

• Collaborate with Detection Engineering to develop and execute SIEM use cases, alerting strategies, and telemetry pipelines.

• Develop and improve automation and AI-assisted workflows for triage, investigations, and responses.

• Work alongside Threat Intelligence to provide context for threats and enhance detection capabilities.

• Perform root cause analyses and facilitate post-incident evaluations.

• Create and sustain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation.

• Work in partnership with Engineering, Infrastructure, Legal, Product, and Communications teams during incidents.

• Lead proactive efforts such as tabletop exercises.

• Mentor fellow engineers and enhance incident response maturity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in security incident response and investigations within cloud-first environments.

• Proficiency in using or managing Git/GitLab in a security or engineering setting.

• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and/or detection engineering.

• Familiarity with AWS and GCP.

• Understanding of threat intelligence and adversary tactics, including MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Experience in building or utilizing automation tools, such as Python, scripting, or SOAR platforms.

• Interest or experience in applying AI/ML or data-driven methods to detection, triage, or response workflows.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to function effectively during high-severity incidents.

• Exceptional written communication skills.

• Enthusiasm for creating clear, actionable documentation.

• A growth mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security risks.

• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

• Availability to work during the APAC time zone in a 24/7 follow-the-sun operational model.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to enhance your health, finances, and overall well-being.

• Flexible Paid Time Off policy.

• Access to Team Member Resource Groups.

• Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Growth and Development Fund opportunities.

• Parental Leave support.

• Option for remote work arrangements.