Security Engineer, Detection & Response

feelamoura.ai

New York, NY, US
Base: $237,600—$297,000 usd; equity: subject to bo...
On-site
Build systems for detection
Design high-precision detections
Develop automation for response
This role sits at the intersection of security operations and software engineering — you won't just investigate incidents, you'll build the systems that detect, contain, and prevent them

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of security operations and software engineering — you won't just investigate incidents, you'll build the systems that detect, contain, and prevent them.
  • You will engineer, test, and deploy detection logic across cloud and enterprise environments, treating detections as software with version control, peer review, and measurable performance.
  • Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.

Matching Summary

This role sits at the intersection of security operations and software engineering — you won't just investigate incidents, you'll build the systems that detect, contain, and prevent them.

Salary

Base: $237,600—$297,000 USD; Equity: subject to Board of Director approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • build systems for detection
  • design high-precision detections
  • develop automation for response
  • mature telemetry pipelines
  • write production-quality code
  • perform digital incident investigations
  • conduct digital forensics
  • utilize threat intelligence platforms

Nice-to-have

  • reduce false positives
  • increase signal fidelity
  • scale with the organization
  • actionable recommendations
  • relevant security certifications

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Hands-on experience designing or improving detection pipelines
  • Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tools
  • Strong understanding of modern cyber threats
  • Familiarity with digital forensics tools
  • Experience with cloud-native environments

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