Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

Financial services firm modernizing capital markets by building cloud-native clearing and custody systems.
$150,000 - $200,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

Clear Street is revolutionizing the financial services industry by building a modern, cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex global market. Founded in 2018, the company is focused on replacing legacy infrastructure in capital markets with a platform that can support billions in daily trading volume.

As a Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing the company's security capabilities. The position combines hands-on technical work with strategic security planning, requiring expertise in SIEM platforms, Python scripting, and API integrations.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and frameworks, including SOAR workflows, cloud security platforms, and modern enterprise tools. You'll be responsible for building and optimizing detection systems, developing automation scripts, and collaborating with SOC teams to improve security operations.

Clear Street offers a competitive compensation package starting from $150,000 to $200,000, plus additional benefits including equity, 401k matching, comprehensive health insurance, and parental leave. The company maintains a hybrid work environment with 4 days in-office requirement, providing amenities such as lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of security experience, strong technical skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Even if you don't meet all qualifications, Clear Street values diverse experiences and encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to their collaborative, high-performance culture.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

  • Build, optimize, and tune detections in major SIEM platforms
  • Develop and refine detection logic
  • Design and manage SOAR workflows and playbooks
  • Develop scripts and integrations using Python
  • Improve log ingestion and data normalization
  • Enrich data and automate detection processes
  • Assist SOC teams with investigations
  • Review and refine detection content
  • Document detection logic, workflows, and integrations
  • Collaborate with security and technology teams

Requirements For Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

Python
  • 3+ years of proven experience with SIEM platforms
  • Strong knowledge of SOAR workflows, log analysis, and incident response processes
  • Expertise in integrating IdPs, EDRs, and cloud infrastructure tools
  • Good understanding of security frameworks
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits For Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • 401k matching
  • Gender neutral parental leave
  • Full medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Lunch stipends
  • Fully stocked kitchens
  • Company equity

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