Senior Security Engineer - Detection & Response

Rippling•Austin, TX

12d•$168,000 - $280,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Detection and Response Security Engineer to be a critical force in driving Rippling's security program forward. This role offers the opportunity to revolutionize our detection and response strategies through advanced automation, strategic data collection, and innovative detection logic. You will collaborate with our talented security team and broader engineering org to elevate and enhance our security efforts.

Requirements

4+ years of full-time experience as a security engineer, with a focus on security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting.
Proficiency in developing tools and automation using common DevOps toolsets, with a preference for Python.
Practical understanding of common attacks, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and MITRE ATT&CK principles.
Hands-on experience with large-scale data analysis, modeling, and correlation.
Expertise in operating systems internals and forensics for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Experience managing and working with current SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Ability to analyze endpoint, network, and application logs for anomalous events.

Responsibilities

Design and implement sophisticated tools to gather security telemetry data from cloud production systems, enhancing our ability to detect and respond to threats.
Lead the charge in automating workflows, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of security event identification and response.
Build and refine advanced detection rules to protect against emerging cyber threats.
Drive continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and technologies used for detection and response.
Spearhead advancements in Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), Case Management, and Automation frameworks.
Develop detailed runbooks and incident playbooks for both new and existing detections.
Lead threat hunting initiatives, uncovering potential attack vectors and integrating findings into security controls.