Senior Security Operations Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee security events and conduct technical analysis on alerts.

• Lead the response strategy for information security incidents and employee investigations until closure.

• Provide ongoing updates to key stakeholders during investigations.

• Offer clear and concise security guidance for incident response and initiatives related to insider threats.

• Coordinate the development of services, capabilities, integrations, and technology implementations that support security operations, incident response, and insider threat activities.

• Create and maintain runbooks and automated workflows.

• Assist in refining and implementing processes.

• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and key stakeholders on security initiatives across the company.

• Mentor and train security operations engineers in data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.

• Promote Samsara’s cultural principles as the company expands globally and opens new offices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Security Incident Response.

• Capability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, and legal teams.

• Proficiency in Python with the ability to develop scripts or tools for investigation processes.

• Ability to mentor and train security operations engineers in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Practical experience in leading security incident responses, including the monitoring and triaging of alerts and coordinating across teams.

• Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems.

• Experience with SIEM tools for log reviews.

• Knowledge of cloud architecture and security, specifically with AWS and GCP, as well as cloud-based services.

• Must reside in the Pacific, Mountain, or Central Time Zone of the United States or Canada.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in insider threat initiatives or employee investigations is preferred as an ideal qualification.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or relevant industry experience is preferred as an ideal qualification.

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification is preferred as an ideal qualification.

• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP is preferred as an ideal qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff.

• Ongoing equity refresh opportunities linked to performance.

• Performance-based bonus or variable pay.

• Flexible, employee-led remote model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health plans.

• Parental leave plans.

• Above-market total compensation opportunities.

• Flexible working model.

• Remote work support aligned with operational requirements.