Job Description
SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud's solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you're driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!
At SpyCloud, security isn't just about reducing risk–it's about enabling innovation. Our engineering-forward security team designs frictionless, scalable solutions that empower our teams to build with confidence. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape our detection strategies, drive automation initiatives, and influence the future of security at SpyCloud. If you're excited to tackle complex security challenges, shape modern detection strategies, and drive security innovation, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do: Detection and Security Engineering - Develop and fine-tune threat detections and response runbooks covering SpyCloud's products, cloud infrastructure, SaaS services, and corporate systems
- Perform strategic data collection, onboarding, and enrichment of new data sources from SpyCloud's applications, SaaS services, third-party APIs, and threat intelligence platforms
- Ensure logging, detection, and response processes align with industry standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, etc.)
- Participate in incident response efforts, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery for security incidents
- Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify threats and attack vectors in our environments and integrate findings into security controls
Team Collaboration and Growth - Work closely with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams to improve security monitoring coverage and align detection coverage with business goals
- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and training to help maintain our high team standards and culture of continuous learning
Technical Leadership - Drive architectural and design decisions for SpyCloud's security infrastructure and platforms
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and tools used across the security engineering organization
- Automate and optimize workflows to improve the speed and accuracy of our detection and response efforts
Skills and Experience: Professional Experience - 5+ years of full-time experience working in a security engineering role with a focus on detection engineering, incident response and/or threat hunting
Technical Proficiency - Demonstrated proficiency developing tools and automations with an object-oriented language, with a preference for Python
- Deep expertise using and administering Splunk Cloud or Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security
Cloud and Infrastructure - Experience securing and performing threat detection and/or security engineering activities in Amazon Web Services
- Experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code principles
Nice to Have Experience - Experience leveraging Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge for optimized log collection and threat intelligence enrichment
- Prior experience with Detection as Code workflows and unit testing of detection rules
While very rare, this position may require occasional after-hours work to support incident response efforts and mission-critical security services.
Benefits + Perks: At SpyCloud, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan
- In-office meals provided
About SpyCloud: SpyCloud is on a mission to disrupt the cycle of cybercrime. As the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, our solutions thwart cyberattacks that originate from the use of stolen data, including account takeover, ransomware, and online fraud. More than 550 customers and partners trust SpyCloud to protect users' identities, prevent targeted attacks, and unmask adversaries attempting to harm businesses and their customers.
To learn more and see insights on your company's exposed data, visit SpyCloud.
Our Mission: Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals' ability to profit from stolen information.
Who We Are: SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we're amazing, but together, we're unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SpyCloud expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of SpyCloud's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. SpyCloud shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Our Culture: Our culture is something really special. We're all driven to disrupt the cybercriminal economy as we keep customer accounts safe from compromise. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you'll fit right in.
SpyCloud's Recruitment Policy: We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with SpyCloud to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing SpyCloud should email careers@spycloud.com.
Compensation Transparency Policy: At SpyCloud, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.
SpyCloud is not sponsoring or transferring visas at this time.
Learn more and apply: SpyCloud Careers
SpyCloud is not sponsoring visas at this time. U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks: At SpyCloud, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
- Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
U.K.-Based Benefits + Perks: - Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
- Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
- Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year
About SpyCloud: SpyCloud is on a mission to disrupt the cycle of cybercrime. As the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, our solutions thwart cyberattacks that originate from the use of stolen data, including account takeover, ransomware, and online fraud. More than 550 customers and partners trust SpyCloud to protect users' identities, prevent targeted attacks, and unmask adversaries attempting to harm businesses and their customers.
To learn more and see insights on your company's exposed data, visit SpyCloud.
Our Mission: Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals' ability to profit from stolen information.
Who We Are: SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we're amazing, but together, we're unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SpyCloud expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of SpyCloud's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. SpyCloud shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Our Culture: Our culture is something really special. We're all driven to disrupt the cybercriminal economy as we keep customer accounts safe from compromise. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you'll fit right in.
SpyCloud's Recruitment Policy: We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with SpyCloud to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing SpyCloud should email careers@spycloud.com.
Compensation Transparency Policy: At SpyCloud, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.
Learn more and apply: SpyCloud Careers
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