TL;DR

Detection & Response Engineer (Cybersecurity): Detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents in cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure with an accent on SIEM platform management, threat hunting, and incident response. Focus on developing detection rules, coordinating incident containment, and improving security posture in a cutting-edge AI environment.

Location: Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA, USA

Salary: $200,000 - $340,000 USD annually

Company

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What you will do

Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify threats and anomalies
Develop and maintain detection rules and correlation logic in SIEM platforms
Lead incident response efforts and coordinate threat containment
Create and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks
Perform threat hunting to proactively identify security risks
Collaborate with security teams to enhance overall security posture

Requirements

Location: Must be based in Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA, USA
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
3-5 years experience in security operations or incident response
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Rust
Experience with SIEM platforms and cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure

Nice to have

Security certifications (GCIH, GCIA, SANS)
Experience with threat intelligence platforms and AI/ML security
Knowledge of software supply chain security and Kubernetes security
Experience in digital forensics and malware analysis

Culture & Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Equity and 401(k) retirement plan access
Short & long-term disability and life insurance
Flat organizational structure with leadership opportunities
Focus on engineering excellence and strong communication