Senior Security Response Engineer
Posted 7ds ago
Employment Information
Job Description
Senior Security Response Engineer optimizing cybersecurity for Cloudera. Collaborating on incident response and threat detection in a fast-paced security environment.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively monitor and respond to security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, Cloud Security Platforms, EDR, and other technologies.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine the root cause and impact, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and respond to security incidents, including documenting findings and actions taken.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, processes, standards, procedures, and workflows to streamline response efforts and improve the organization's security posture.
- Participate in threat hunting activities to identify advanced threats and vulnerabilities.
- Identify, document, and research threat intelligence findings and reports.
- Independently complete tasks and projects as they arise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various cybersecurity initiatives.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts and engineers.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of security tools and technologies.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
- Continuously pursue forward thinking and unique solutions to security challenges.
Requirements:
- Robust analytical mindset and self-starter with a genuine interest in forward-thinking cybersecurity
- Relevant educational degree (Information Security / Information Assurance / Cybersecurity) or equivalent cybersecurity work experience (3-5 years)
- Three or more years of technical experience in providing large enterprise incident response and/or threat hunting
- Proficiency with security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, and cloud security systems.
- Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques, and incident response methodologies.
- Must be able to independently analyze and respond to alerts and security incidents, including but not limited to triage, root cause analysis, and response coordination.
- Proficiency in analyzing and responding to threats on Linux-based systems
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in analyzing and responding to threats in one or more cloud/containerized environments (AWS/GCP/Azure/Kubernetes/Docker)
- Knowledge of threat intelligence methodologies
Benefits:
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups


















