Security Operations Engineer

Samsara

full-time

Posted on: 9/23/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $111,265 - $149,600 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts
Respond to cyber security incidents by executing the incident response strategy through incident closure and act as incident commander providing incident updates
Protect Samsara by partnering across the organization to drive remediation and ensure infrastructure is sufficiently protected
Create and maintain runbooks, assist in creating automated workflows, and assist in process refinement and implementation
Manage post-incident activity such as post mortems and Corrective Action assignments
Manage security event analysis and assist with developing and maintaining security policies, processes and incident response procedures
Deliver security guidance clearly and concisely for cloud and enterprise infrastructure initiatives
Coordinate building of services, capabilities, integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operations and incident response
Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders on security initiatives and champion Samsara’s cultural principles

4+ years of relevant experience in security incident response
Programming experience in Python
Strong reasoning skills and ability to accurately document procedures and findings during analysis
Practical experience assisting in security incident response, including triage, and coordinating across teams to drive incidents to closure
Concise verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong problem-solving skills; adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership
Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Ability to work flexible hours and be on call for potential security incidents
Experience utilizing SIEM tools to perform log reviews
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field or equivalent experience
Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FedRAMP)
Experience in cloud architecture and security (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based services
Experience conducting security investigations across clouds, user endpoints, and servers
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance
Technical knowledge of network fundamentals and common Internet protocols
Relevant information security certifications