Senior Threat Response Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Threat Response Specialist (Cybersecurity): Enabling and supporting security analysts within the Falcon Complete MDR team with specialized knowledge across security modules with an accent on emerging threat research and incident response. Focus on enhancing detection capabilities, developing remediation strategies, and integrating AI-driven automation into security operations.

Location: Must be based in the USA

Salary: $125,000–$180,000 per year

Company

A global leader in cybersecurity providing an advanced AI-native platform to stop breaches and protect modern organizations.

What you will do

• Monitor and assess emerging threats and threat actor campaigns to proactively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to integrate latest data into the Falcon Complete program.
• Support detection engineering by fine-tuning mechanisms across Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and NG-SIEM.
• Provide expert guidance to security analysts during investigations into novel and targeted threats.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge artifacts and response playbooks.
• Advise automation and AI engineering teams on effective response techniques and tooling improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a response or research-focused security role.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Incident Response, security operations, or MDR teams.
• Deep understanding of attack vectors in EDR and SIEM telemetry.
• Experience conducting incident response for targeted threats like APTs and organized crime.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI and automation tooling in an operational capacity.
• Strong background in cyber threat intelligence.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policy.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities and employee networks.