SOC Security Engineer
Description For SOC Security Engineer
Xero, a platform revolutionizing small business accounting and bookkeeping, is seeking a SOC Security Engineer for their Defence pod within Security Operations. This role is integral to their Detection Engineering Team, focusing on proactive threat defence and security optimization. The position offers a dynamic environment where you'll design and implement advanced detection systems, manage data pipelines, and create automation solutions using Python and GCP. Working in a cross-regional team spanning UK and ANZ timezones, you'll collaborate with incident responders to strengthen organizational defences. The role combines technical expertise with continuous learning, offering comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health coverage, and career growth opportunities. Xero's commitment to making life better for small businesses and their communities makes this an impactful position for someone passionate about security engineering and threat detection.
Responsibilities For SOC Security Engineer
- Developing detection logic through advanced queries, rules, and signatures for SIEM
- Managing data pipeline ingestion, normalization, and enrichment
- Building automation tools and scripts for detection mechanisms
- Prototyping and innovating with new technologies and machine learning models
- Refining detection logic based on attack simulations
- Conducting threat research and intelligence
- Supporting incident response teams
- Developing tools, dashboards, and playbooks for detection processes
Requirements For SOC Security Engineer
- Relevant engineering experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with Python
- Experience with SOAR tools
- Understanding of Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Benefits For SOC Security Engineer
- Generous paid leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Wellbeing and sports programmes
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- Employee Share Plan
- Flexible working
- Career development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental health care access for employees and family
