Security Engineer - Detection & Response

xAI

New York, NY, USA
Base: $140,000 - $180,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Security threat management
Threat intelligence and hunting
Intrusion detection and incident response
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge

Job Summary

  • xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
  • You will be responsible for leading day-to-day security threat management, supporting threat intelligence, threat hunting, intrusion detection, and incident response efforts.
  • Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

Matching Summary

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Salary

Base: $140,000 - $180,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security threat management
  • Threat intelligence and hunting
  • Intrusion detection and incident response
  • Security event analysis
  • Python scripting for automation
  • Cloud security fundamentals

Nice-to-have

  • Engineering excellence
  • Flat organizational structure
  • Hands-on contribution
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Concise communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant information security experience
  • Self starter, minimal supervision
  • Strong Python scripting skills
  • Knowledge of networking and OS
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • Experience managing security technology
  • Experience with security monitoring queries/dashboards
  • Knowledge of current threats
  • Experience with malware analysis, forensics, or penetration testing
  • Problem solving skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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