Security Engineer - GCP

Xero helps supercharge businesses by automating routine tasks, providing actionable insights, and connecting businesses with data, advisors and apps.
Singapore
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Security Engineer - GCP

Xero, a company dedicated to supercharging businesses through automation and data insights, is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in GCP for their Singapore office. This role is part of the Defence pod within Security Operations, focusing on threat detection and security automation. The position involves working with cross-regional teams across South Africa and ANZ timezones.

The role combines software engineering and security operations, requiring expertise in Python, GCP, and security tools like SOAR and SIEM. You'll be responsible for developing detection logic, managing data pipelines, and creating automation solutions to enhance security capabilities. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and contribute to protecting a major financial technology platform.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in cloud technologies (particularly GCP), Python programming, and security operations. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. The role offers excellent career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, mental health support, and equity participation.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a global team that's making a significant impact on small business success worldwide. The position offers a perfect blend of technical challenges, security expertise, and the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies while protecting critical financial systems.

Last updated 2 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer - GCP

  • Developing detection logic through advanced queries, rules, and signatures for SIEM
  • Managing data pipelines for log ingestion, normalization, and enrichment
  • Building automation tools and scripts for repetitive tasks
  • Prototyping and innovating with new technologies and machine learning models
  • Refining detection logic based on attack simulations
  • Conducting threat research and intelligence
  • Supporting incident investigations
  • Developing scripts, dashboards, and playbooks

Requirements For Security Engineer - GCP

Python
  • Relevant engineering experience building and deploying solutions in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with SOAR tools
  • Understanding of Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Benefits For Security Engineer - GCP

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Generous paid leave
  • Physical and mental wellbeing leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance
  • Employee resource groups
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Weekly fitness and yoga classes
  • Flexible working
  • Career development

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