Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response (Canada, Mexico, United States)

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Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response (Eastern Preferred) in Canada, Mexico, United States.

As a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Detection & Response, you will be responsible for enhancing the security visibility and threat detection capabilities across various platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity log ingestion pipelines, monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, and work closely with cross-functional teams to improve Docker’s security posture. This role involves automating processes, investigating incidents, and refining security strategies to ensure a secure infrastructure. Your expertise in detection engineering will contribute to advancing the company’s security initiatives and supporting continuous improvement in security operations.

Accountabilities:

• Lead detection and incident response efforts, including monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and automation of response playbooks.
• Design and optimize log pipelines, ensuring consistency across EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and other security tools to enhance threat detection.
• Automate security infrastructure and processes using Terraform, Kubernetes, and scripting to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with data retention policies and support audits to maintain regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with product security, infrastructure, and IT teams to mature the detection engineering program and strengthen overall security.
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to cross-team security initiatives.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in detection and response, with expertise in enterprise SaaS environments.
• Proven experience in building and optimizing log ingestion and normalization pipelines.
• Expertise in Detection as Code using Python and SQL.
• Subject matter expertise in endpoint security and/or cloud security, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong knowledge of Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple teams in security roles and contribute to incident response efforts.
• Background in Information Security, Computer Science, Forensics, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first setup with flexibility to fit work around life.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Technology Stipend: Monthly $100 net stipend for home office setup and tech needs.
• PTO: Generous paid time off to recharge and enjoy life.
• Training & Development: Stipend for conferences, courses, and personal growth.
• Hackathons: Quarterly company-wide hackathons to promote innovation.
• Equity: Opportunity to share in the company’s success with stock options.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.