Detection and Response Engineer, New Grad

Benchling

Security Response Engineer at Benchling focusing on building a solid security program. Investigating security events and coordinating incident response to protect sensitive data.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $136,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigating security events across the organization using your experience and knowledge in multiple security domains (log analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis).
Creating, deploying and maintaining high signal threat detections based on your understanding of threat actor TTPs.
Enhancing incident response processes through documentation and research into best practices
Coordinating multi-functional incident response during security incidents, assisting partner teams during non-security incidents
Researching new detection mechanisms for attack vectors and techniques relevant to our space and presenting findings to both internal and external audiences.
Evaluating external tooling, developing new automation and tooling.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2026 graduate (or anticipated Summer 2026) with a BS/MS in a related STEM major.
Detection and Response experience (Detection Engineering, Digital Forensics, Incident Response).
Strong communicator with both words and data - you have experience communicating to a wide variety of stakeholders under varying conditions.
Experience as an incident responder responsible for leading multi-team incidents.
Technical innovation skills (you enjoy finding technical solutions, learning new technology, evangelizing security and privacy).
Ability to move forward projects in ambiguous situations through influence and not authority.
Practical experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Comfortable with complexity in the short term but can build towards simplicity in the long term.
Some experience with cloud environments and automation.
Relevant development experience in at least one scripting language, preferably Python.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity
health
dental
vision
401(k)+ employer match
wellness
commuter

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Hard Skills & Tools

log analysisdigital forensicsmalware analysisthreat detectionincident responsedetection engineeringautomationscriptingPythonattack vectors

Soft Skills

strong communicatorinfluence without authoritytechnical innovationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaborationpresentation skillsresearch skillsdocumentationstakeholder communication