Senior Security Analyst

DigitalOcean

Senior Security Analyst at DigitalOcean leading security monitoring, detection engineering, and threat hunting. Collaborating with Infrastructure Security and cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,800 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis, with a strong focus on automation and metrics-driven improvements. Proficient in leading security initiatives and mentoring teams while optimizing detection and response workflows.

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SIEM PlatformsThreat HuntingDetection Rule DesignScripting Languages (Python, Bash, SQL)Network and Endpoint Security

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity Program LeadershipMetrics DevelopmentData Pipeline IntegrationThreat Actor TacticsDetection Logic TuningProactive Threat AnalysisAutomation of WorkflowsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringCollaborationLeadershipGrowth-Focused Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Endpoint Detection ToolsLinuxWindowsMacOS

Industry Keywords

Security MonitoringIncident Severity AssessmentAttack MethodologiesRed Team CoordinationFalse Positive Reduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxMacOSPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead real-time monitoring, triage, and analysis of complex security events, providing verifiable assessments of threats and incident severity.
Engineer and automate advanced detection use cases across DigitalOcean's cloud and corporate environments, leveraging deep knowledge of adversary TTPs to design and implement scalable alerting solutions.
Develop, track, and report on key metrics for security monitoring effectiveness and incident response performance, using data to drive improvements.
Own and evolve the security monitoring program strategy, ensuring alignment with evolving threat landscapes and business priorities.
Work closely with Infrastructure Security Engineers to identify log sources, integrate, and maintain data pipelines (e.g., log sources, forwarders, parsing, enrichment).
Perform proactive threat hunting and hypothesis-driven investigations and investigate anomalous activity to uncover hidden or emerging threats within DigitalOcean’s environments.
Mentor and guide lower level analysts, reviewing escalated incidents and providing technical leadership during incident response.
Coordinate threat analysis using historical data and architecture diagrams to identify attack vectors.
Collaborate with multiple teams to close monitoring gaps and improve overall security.
Optimize security tools and processes to reduce false positives, improve detection fidelity, and automate response workflows where appropriate.
Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed playbooks, runbooks, and documentation to standardize detection and response efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and endpoint detection tools
Demonstrated expertise in designing and tuning complex detection rules and alerting logic across diverse environments
Deep understanding of network and endpoint security, attack methodologies, threat actor tactics, and mitigation strategies
Experience in proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management, and coordinating with red teams or penetration testers
Proven leadership in driving security program initiatives, setting metrics, and influencing cross-team security strategy
Excellent communication skills for technical documentation, incident reporting, and mentoring less experienced analysts
Proven experience with scripting and query languages (Python, Bash, SQL) to automate detection and response workflows
Demonstrated proficiency in Linux, Windows, and macOS
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative and growth-focused mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development budget
Home office setup allowance
Global team events
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible time off policy