Security Engineer

DTEX Systems

9d•Remote

About The Position

DTEX Systems helps hundreds of organizations worldwide better understand their workforce, protect their data, and make human-centric operational investments. At DTEX, our philosophy towards our business is the same as our philosophy towards technology: people come first. Our future depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of user behavior intelligence. We invite you to bring your talent to one of our offices and help create our future, expanding our reach and influence worldwide. Learn more about DTEX Systems mission to make businesses more secure through technology at www.dtexsystems.com; LinkedIn DTEX Systems: Overview | LinkedIn Why you should choose DTEX as your next career: Opportunity to be part of a disruptive high growth success story. DTEX is a great place to work because of its mission-oriented culture and passion for protecting customers. We offer exciting growth opportunities and an excellent platform for individuals to contribute to thought leadership as experts in their field. We are uniquely positioned to solve highly relevant and complex risks and challenges associated with insider risk. Opportunity to be part of a business that’s passionate about creating first-of-a-kind solutions. Best in class benefits Role Overview DTEX Systems is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering organization. This role is centered on advancing DTEX’s cyber defense capabilities, focusing on detection engineering, incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and attack surface management across both corporate and production environments. The Security Engineer will serve as the primary point of contact for our MDR provider, lead detection and response initiatives, and coordinate cyber defense operations within the team. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about proactive defense, hands-on detection engineering, and managing the full lifecycle of security incidents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
3–7 years of experience in security engineering or cyber defense roles with a strong focus on detection, response, and threat management.
Startup experience or comfort working in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments.
Experience managing MDR providers and acting as the primary contact for external security partners.
Deep understanding of detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting methodologies.
Experience with EDR, and vulnerability management in cloud and hybrid environments.
Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Terraform, Pulumi).
Familiarity with AI and automation tools for security operations, including applying AI to detection and response workflows.
Experience in FedRAMP and SOC 2 control environments.
Ability to communicate clearly across engineering, compliance, and leadership teams.
U.S. citizenship required; must be based in the United States.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point person for detection and response within the team, ensuring rapid and effective handling of security events.
Develop, implement, and maintain detection and response rules for cloud, endpoint, and network environments.
Lead detection engineering initiatives to ensure robust coverage of emerging threats.
Operate and optimize EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) solutions for comprehensive endpoint protection.
Manage the SIEM, SOAR, Google SecOps and related data streams, tools, vendors, and integrations
Manage the relationship with our MDR provider, acting as their primary contact for all operational and strategic matters.
Collaborate with the MDR provider to keep detection capabilities up to date and relevant, and ensure seamless integration with DTEX’s security operations.
Manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, from identification and containment to eradication and recovery.
Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Oversee vulnerability management programs for both corporate and production assets.
Perform attack surface management to continuously assess and reduce exposure.
Manage PAM JIT operations to ensure secure access to critical systems.
Work closely with SRE, Product Engineering, and compliance teams to align cyber defense operations with required standards (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HiTrust).
Support compliance activities through evidence collection and automation.
Participate in virtual events, training, and knowledge sharing to stay ahead of evolving threats and best practices.