Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response

Airbnb

Remote, US
Base: $162,000 - $186,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
2+ years security operations experience
Python or scripting language proficiency
Digital forensics and data analytics skills
Airbnb is seeking a Security Engineer for its Threat Detection & Response team, primarily focusing on automating security detection and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, coding, and incident response, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on automating security detection, responding to incidents, and building capabilities that support the incident lifecycle.
  • Engineers will hunt for threats in corporate and production environments to proactively identify anomalous activity and mitigate risks.
  • This position offers the opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Privacy, and Engineering to improve overall company security.

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Airbnb is seeking a Security Engineer for its Threat Detection & Response team, primarily focusing on automating security detection and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, coding, and incident response, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $162,000 - $186,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible; Benefits: Employee Travel Credits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years security operations experience
  • Python or scripting language proficiency
  • Digital forensics and data analytics skills
  • Experience with AWS services
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch
  • SQL and Pandas usage
  • Ability to lead in ambiguous situations
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years hands-on security operations experience
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • US Remote Eligible (specific state restrictions apply)

Work Rights

Must live in a state where Airbnb has a registered entity

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