
Senior Security Operations Engineer
Valon
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage and optimize security tools such as email security, DLP, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and other tooling
- Design and implement AI-enabled workflows to scale enterprise security and threat operations
- Monitor and manage security alerts and incidents, analyze data, and respond to security events
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and vulnerabilities to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities including remediating security vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure the effective integration of security controls across the organization including IT infrastructure and applications
- Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data
- Support operational activities including security reviews, vendor security, issue remediation, security awareness and training, and other processes
- Support audit and compliance activities for various security domains
Requirements
- Proven experience in a security analyst, engineer or related role, with a focus on enterprise / IT security, threat detection and response, vulnerability management, and/or risk assessments
- In-depth knowledge and implementation of security technologies, including email security platforms, DLP, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM/SOAR, CASB, firewalls, vulnerability management tools, threat intelligence platforms or related
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, system administration, infrastructure security or related domains
- Experience with cloud security and environments (GCP, AWS)
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI and automation to improve the efficiency and scalability of enterprise security operations and threat management.
- Ability to work autonomously, lead projects, and navigate complex efforts
- Ability to foster strong relationships and partner with stakeholders to drive results
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Applied knowledge with industry security and compliance frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS, SOC 2/ISO 27001 concepts)
- Experience or exposure to startup environments is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years as a security engineer or similar with relevant responsibilities and background
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology, or a related field
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH or similar)
Benefits
- Base Compensation Band: $180K - 230K.
- Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
- Health & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
- Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient
- Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
- Play together: Quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!
- Generous time off: Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
- Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
security analysisvulnerability managementpenetration testingthreat detectionincident responseAI-enabled workflowsnetworking protocolscloud securitysystem administrationsecurity technologies
Soft Skills
autonomyproject leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
CISSPCISMGIACCEHISO 27001SOC 2NISTCISOWASPrelated security certifications