Senior Security Operations Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Security Operations Engineer based in the United States.

This role sits at the center of a fast-scaling, cloud-first technology environment where security is critical to product performance and customer trust. You will lead security operations across detection, monitoring, and incident response, helping protect complex production systems at scale. The position is highly hands-on, blending engineering, automation, and threat analysis to strengthen the organization’s security posture. You will work closely with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to embed security into every layer of infrastructure and development workflows. This is an opportunity to shape SecOps maturity by designing scalable processes, reducing security noise, and improving response efficiency. The environment is collaborative, innovation-driven, and focused on continuous improvement through modern security tooling and automation.

Accountabilities:

Lead daily Security Operations activities, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to security incidents across cloud and enterprise environments.
Develop and maintain SIEM rules, dashboards, alerts, and detection playbooks to improve proactive threat identification.
Drive end-to-end incident response processes, including triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
Build automation for SecOps workflows such as alert enrichment, triage, and remediation to improve efficiency and reduce operational noise.
Conduct threat hunting and log analysis to identify advanced threats and vulnerabilities across systems.
Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and cloud-native environments.
Support vulnerability management programs, security assessments, and compliance-related audits and reporting.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Security Operations or related cybersecurity roles.
Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools.
Deep understanding of incident response, threat detection, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or similar).
Solid knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and cloud security controls.
Experience working with AWS and GCP security services in production environments.
Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and ISO standards.
Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills in cross-functional environments.
Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, or similar) are a plus.

Benefits:

100% remote work within the United States
Competitive compensation package
Flexible vacation policy and annual travel allowance
Monthly three-day weekend policy
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (100%)
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dental, and dependent care
Access to coaching, therapy, and professional development resources.

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