Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and optimizing threat detection and response systems for a global communication platform with an accent on threat modeling, automation, and incident triage. Focus on designing logging and alerting systems across cloud and endpoint environments to detect and mitigate sophisticated adversary TTPs.

Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid: 4+ days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focusing on visual communication through products like Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

What you will do

• Develop threat models and research new data sources to improve holistic threat detection.
• Design and implement logging and alerting systems for endpoints, infrastructure, and cloud environments including AWS and GCP.
• Build automation tools and strategies to enhance threat hunting and intrusion response capabilities.
• Triage potential incidents from the alerting pipeline and drive response efforts across multiple internal teams.
• Analyze and fingerprint adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with APTs and cybercrime.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Zurich, Switzerland, adhering to a 4+ days per week office presence.
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor's security experience, or 5+ years post-Master's, or 2+ years post-PhD.
• Proven experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, or threat intelligence.
• Strong development skills in Python and/or Go.
• Advanced knowledge of OS internals (macOS, Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated knowledge in developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud and Workspace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all company levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages that include sharing in the company's long-term success.
• Collaborative "default together" office environment to reinforce values and culture.