Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response - (Remote - UK)

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3 weeks ago
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About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for aSenior Security Engineer, Detection & Responseinthe UK.

As a Senior Detection & Response Security Engineer, you will be responsible for enhancing security operations by designing and implementing advanced detection strategies, automating response workflows, and leading incident response efforts. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with teams across engineering, IT, and security to build and deploy scalable security solutions that improve threat mitigation and response capabilities. With a focus on cloud-based environments, your expertise will help safeguard critical systems and data.

Accountabilities:

  • Develop and implement detection techniques and tools to generate actionable, high-signal alerts.
  • Automate and improve existing tooling and alerting systems to reduce alert fatigue and streamline effective incident response.
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Support teams to ensure the security posture is robust and scalable.
  • Lead and manage security incidents, from assembling response teams to conducting blameless retrospectives and developing incident response playbooks.
  • Continuously improve detection and response processes to mitigate risks in a cloud-based SaaS environment.
  • Contribute to security strategy development, focusing on world-class compliance and detection.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in security roles focusing on detection and response.
  • Proven experience working with AWS or other cloud environments, Linux, and endpoint security software (e.g., SentinelOne).
  • Familiarity with log analysis and querying tools like DataDog.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Rust, or JavaScript.
  • Strong ability to manage and respond to security alerts and incidents, particularly in cloud-based environments.
  • Experience in automating detection and response processes using APIs and webhooks.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-team coordination and project planning.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Eligibility may vary by country).
  • Equity: Stock options available.
  • Retirement Plans: Comprehensive retirement options.
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited paid public holidays and PTO.
  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Leaves of Absence: Includes caregiver leave and leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services.
  • Flexible Work Stipend: Support for remote work setup.
  • Global Team: Work within an inclusive, diverse international team with colleagues from over 40 countries.

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer


This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.


Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.


Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.


If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.


Thank you for your interest!

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