Security Operations Engineer II

Upstart

SecOps Engineer at Upstart responsible for incident response and security automation in a digital-first company. Collaborating with teams to enhance security monitoring and response workflows.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $134,100 - $185,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Incident Detection and Response Engineering, with a strong focus on building workflows that leverage AI and SOAR technology for efficient investigation and response. Proficient in log analysis and programming, particularly in Python, to enhance security monitoring capabilities.

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Incident Detection And Response EngineeringLog Search Query DevelopmentPython ProgrammingGit Version ControlAI And SOAR Technology Integration

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Hard Skills

Incident DetectionResponse EngineeringLog AnalysisPythonLog Search Queries

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

SOAR TechnologyAI Analysis

Industry Keywords

Security MonitoringIncident ResponseBreach Mindset

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with system owners to ingest new log feeds for security monitoring
Enhance and maintain our Detection and Response platforms
Build in workflows with AI analysis to automatically investigate and triage issues
Be on the frontlines of Incident Response, actively investigating issues and protecting Upstart
Build common response workflows to expedite investigation and response using AI and SOAR Technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of Incident Detection and Response Engineering experience
Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion
Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries)
Solid Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
Strong Git experience (rebasing doesn't scare you!)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)