Senior Security Operations Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Operations Engineer II specializing in security event triaging and incident response to join our 24x7 Security Operations team based in our Livingston, New Jersey office. In this role, you will lead initial triaging, escalation and incident response efforts, and contribute to the improvement of our detection and response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of a 24/7/365 SOC, that includes a rotating on-call schedule for overnights/weekends
• Investigate security incidents, including creating detections (detections-as-code), analysis, containment, and remediation, ensuring rapid response to potential threats across Linux, MacOS, and Kubernetes environments.
• Utilize and query SIEM, EDR, and other security tooling to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity in real-time.
• Conduct post-incident reviews, providing insights and recommendations for improving security defenses across engineering, operations and security teams.
• Work closely with threat intelligence & detection engineering teams to identify emerging threats and ensure the incident response team is prepared to defend against them.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers and operators, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, threat landscape trends, and relevant technologies to continually improve the organization’s incident response capabilities.

Who You Are: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology or similar experience.
• 3+ years of experience in forensics, incident response, or security operations, or related fields.
• Strong experience with Linux and MacOS systems, including deep knowledge of system internals, logging, and forensic artifacts.
• Experience with Kubernetes and familiarity with securing containerized environments.
• Familiarity with modern security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and other security technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle and interpret large amounts of data, and the ability to translate these into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.

The base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $179,000 The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).