Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

Global leader in human-powered security, harnessing the world's largest community of security researchers with cutting-edge AI to protect digital assets.
$147,000 - $184,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

HackerOne, the global leader in human-powered security, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer for Detection & Response to strengthen their security posture. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise in a cloud-based environment. The position offers a flexible, remote work arrangement with occasional in-person meetings in London, Austin, or Washington DC.

The ideal candidate will lead critical projects to enhance HackerOne's detection and response capabilities, working with cutting-edge tools and technologies. They'll be responsible for implementing sophisticated detection strategies, automating response workflows, and managing security incidents. The role requires expertise in cloud environments (AWS), security tools like SentinelOne, and programming languages such as Ruby, Python, or JavaScript.

HackerOne offers competitive compensation ($147K-$184K for US locations), comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity options, and unlimited PTO. The company's culture is built on strong values including integrity, transparency, and excellence. They serve industry leaders like Coinbase, General Motors, GitHub, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to work at the forefront of cybersecurity, protecting critical digital assets while collaborating with a world-class team. The role combines technical depth with strategic impact, offering significant growth potential in a rapidly evolving field.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

  • Design and implement cutting-edge detection strategies
  • Automate response workflows
  • Lead incident response efforts
  • Evaluate potential detection techniques and tools
  • Create useful, actionable, high signal alerts
  • Develop automation and improve existing tooling
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Support and other teams
  • Manage security incidents and develop response processes

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

Python
Ruby
JavaScript
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of experience in detection and response related security roles
  • Experience working with AWS (or similar cloud environment), Linux, OSX, SentinelOne
  • Experience working with DataDog (or similar log analysis software)
  • Familiarity with modern programming languages (Ruby, Python, Rust, JavaScript)
  • Proficient in responding to alerts and incidents within a cloud based SAAS environment
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Proficiency in automating detection and response processes

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Health (medical, vision, dental) insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Equity stock options
  • Retirement plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid public holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Work Stipend

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