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Senior Security Engineer

RemoteUnited States only· except AK, Montserrat, ND +1 more
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Role
Security
Experience
Senior
Company size
Enterprise
$154k–$231k/yr
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Senior US-based security engineer for incident response, forensics, and threat detection across AWS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Needs 5+ years cybersecurity, deep AWS security, scripting/automation, and strong investigation/reporting skills. Not eligible in AK, MS, ND, Virgin Islands, California, Seattle, or NYC.

Core skills

AWS SecurityIncident ResponseDigital Forensics

Required skills

AWSWindowsmacOSLinuxGuardDutySecurity HubDetectiveCloudTrailIAMVPC Flow LogsSentinelOneConfigCloudWatchS3 loggingPython/PowerShell/BashLambdaStep FunctionsEventBridge

Optional skills

AWS Security SpecialtyGCIHGCFAGCIAOSCPCISSPAXIOMF-Response

What you'll do

  • Lead high-priority incident response and forensic investigations as the primary escalation point for advanced analysis, containment, recovery, root cause determination, and executive-level reporting
  • Drive threat detection and response across AWS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and endpoint security platforms
  • Conduct malware analysis, host and cloud forensics, evidence collection, and threat hunting to identify attack vectors, persistence mechanisms, and business impact
  • Maintain sound investigative practices
  • Design and implement automated security workflows, AI-assisted playbooks, and AWS-native response capabilities to improve detection accuracy and reduce MTTD and MTTR
  • Partner with Security, IT, and DevOps teams to enhance security posture, improve processes and tooling, develop detection content, and mentor junior security engineers
  • Protect critical assets
  • Conduct high-impact investigations
  • Drive the evolution of the security program against sophisticated and emerging threats

What they require

  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 2+ years in senior Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Detection, or Digital Forensics roles
  • Deep expertise securing and investigating AWS environments, including IAM, CloudTrail, Config, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, VPC Flow Logs, S3 logging, and serverless security controls
  • Experience conducting forensic investigations, evidence collection, log analysis, malware triage, and cloud-based incident investigations while maintaining chain-of-custody best practices
  • Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash, including building security automations using AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, and EventBridge
  • Experience applying AI and ML technologies to security operations is highly desirable
  • Strong communication and investigative skills, including technical reporting and executive presentations
  • Preferred: certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, OSCP, or CISSP
  • Preferred: experience with digital forensics platforms such as AXIOM, F-Response, Timesketch, Volatility, Velociraptor, or other enterprise investigation tools
  • Preferred: experience with additional EDR/XDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or Carbon Black
  • Preferred: expertise building and maintaining SOAR platforms, automated response workflows, and cloud-native security operations
  • Preferred: experience with AI security technologies including Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Security Copilot, Google SecOps/Chronicle, or open-source LLM integrations
  • Preferred: familiarity with multi-account AWS environments, AWS Organizations, CSPM solutions, and cloud security frameworks such as Prowler, Trusted Advisor, or CNAPP platforms

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous time off
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness leave
  • Healthcare
  • Retirement savings program
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Mental health or EAP programs
  • Remote or hybrid work options
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Wellness days
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption benefits
  • Surrogacy benefits
  • Fertility benefits
  • Dependent daycare benefits
  • Backup care benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Financial education and advice
  • Corporate bonus eligibility
  • Equity award eligibility
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Side hustles allowed

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$154k–$231k/yr