Senior Security Engineer ID -2741
ntal in enhancing our enterprise threat detection systems, actively participating in security incident response, and driving improvements in detection engineering.
This position is ideal for a security professional who excels at adopting an attacker's mindset while possessing a deep understanding of building and scaling robust defenses. As Snyk undergoes rapid growth, you'll have a unique opportunity to help build, shape, and mature the technical foundations of our security operations and overall infosec program from an early, impactful stage.
You'll Spend Your Time:
Design, plan, and execute threat emulation exercises, including covert campaigns that simulate adversarial threats.
Develop and utilize custom tools, scripts, and exploits to simulate targeted attacks against critical infrastructure, applications, and personnel.
Collaborating with security architecture, IT, engineering, and infrastructure teams to drive remediation efforts.
Developing signatures used to detect observed and new threats in a cloud-first environment.
Delivering detection and response capabilities across corporate and cloud assets.
Analyzing logs and other forensic artifacts from multiple sources (host, network, memory).
Developing and refining signatures used to detect observed and new threats.
Collaborating with teams across the company on projects designed to improve our overall security posture.
What You'll Need:
Theoretical and practical knowledge of threat hunting in a cloud environment.
Excellent technical cybersecurity and engineering/development skills, with experience in using REST APIs to integrate disparate security technologies.
Experience responding to, leading, and remediating security incidents.
Strong understanding of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, Go, Rust).
Knowledge of host-based analysis on Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
Use case development/content development within a SIEM.
Experience evaluating and deploying cybersecurity solutions in a public cloud environment (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Information security certifications (OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GREM, etc.)
Experience with Bash, Python, and Go.
Familiarity with data analysis / data science techniques for threat detection.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or Information Technology.
We'd be Lucky if You:
Have worked within the DevSecOps Industry.
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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we've created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you're the right person, do apply anyway!
About Snyk
Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.
Benefits & Programs
Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances