Security Engineer, Operations
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Description:
- Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud systems, and identify or escalate potential threats.
- Respond to and assist with security incident investigations, including containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis.
- Maintain and operate security tooling such as endpoint protection, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security monitoring systems.
- Support firewall, VPN, and network access controls under the guidance of senior or principal engineers.
- Assist with identity and access management operations, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
- Perform vulnerability scans and help track remediation efforts across corporate IT systems.
- Collaborate with IT, networking, and engineering teams to implement security recommendations and corrective actions.
- Maintain and update technical documentation, incident reports, and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in threat hunting, anomaly detection, and proactive security exercises.
- Assist with security awareness initiatives by reporting common issues and promoting best practices among users.
- Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles, preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology environment.
- 2+ years of development experience with a modern programming language such as Python, C++, Rust, or Go in lieu of a degree, or a bachelor’s degree in security engineering, cyber security, computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline.
- Knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools.
- Comfort working with mission-critical and sensitive systems with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.
- Technical certifications such as Network+, MCSE, or Security+ are preferred.
- Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR requirements.
- Benefits:
- Base salary range of $90,000 to $125,000.
- Equity in the company.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Additional perks and benefits.