Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response
Cape
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies across the business, enhancing our detection and response capabilities.
- Assist in addressing findings from automation and tooling, ensuring prompt and effective response and remediation.
- Run and manage detection tooling and automation across the organization
- Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, providing guidance on emerging technologies and security best practices.
- Offer expert guidance and mentorship to junior security team members and employees across the company, fostering an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into IT projects and business initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) being advantageous.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on detection and response.
- Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data.
- Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS.
- Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools.
- Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
- Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
- Stipends for
- Family-forming needs
- Gender-affirming care
- Unlimited PTO
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Hard Skills & Tools
information securitydetection and responseAWS architecturesecurity servicesinfrastructure as codeTerraformAWS CloudFormationscripting languagesPythonTypeScript
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunicationleadershipcollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeComputer ScienceInformation SecurityCISSPAWS Certified Security Specialty