Security Operations Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Operations Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and optimizing security monitoring and response capabilities for a cloud-native environment with an accent on designing advanced detections, automating security workflows, and leading incident investigations. Focus on proactive threat hunting, reverse-engineering attacks, and continuously improving security defenses at scale.

Location: Hybrid in Dublin, Ireland (requires 3 Anchor Days in office on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Company

hirify.global is a product company building flexible software that allows users to tailor their tools to solve any problem and take on any challenge.

What you will do

• Lead detection engineering efforts, designing scalable, high-fidelity security detections across cloud, endpoint, and application environments.
• Develop automation & orchestration solutions to improve response and containment times and enhance security workflows.
• Own and drive incident response and command, leading major security incidents, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting, leveraging threat intelligence and hypothesis-driven methodologies.
• Reverse-engineer attacks and develop robust detection strategies.
• Continuously improve security defenses based on lessons learned from incidents, hunting exercises, and emerging threat trends.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security detection, response, or related fields.
• Strong ability to write, tune, and optimize detections across various platforms (e.g., EDR, SIEM, network monitoring).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Go, or similar) to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Deep expertise in the incident response lifecycle, including investigation, containment, remediation, and recovery.
• Experience securing cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including detection and response strategies for cloud workloads.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented approach and empathetic communication skills to articulate complex security issues.

Nice to have

• Experience leading large-scale security initiatives or driving security automation programs.
• Background in red teaming, adversary emulation, or offensive security.
• Familiarity with application-level detections, such as database security monitoring or detecting malicious queries.
• Involvement in the security community, such as conference presentations or open-source contributions.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission to make it possible for every person, team, and company to tailor their software to solve any problem.
• Passionate about building a diverse and creative company, valuing focus, design, and craft.
• Emphasis on delivering a secure and trustworthy user experience with a focus on data privacy.
• Committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits.
• Proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations.