Security Engineer, Detection and Response

Company: Snap Inc.
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Security Engineer, Detection and Response, 3+ Years of Experience page is loaded Security Engineer, Detection and Response, 3+ Years of Experience Apply locations Santa Monica - 2772 Donald Douglas Loop N Seattle, Washington Palo Alto, California time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0031835 Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles .Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We're deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.We're looking for a Security Engineer to join our Detection and Response (D&R) team! As a member of the D&R Threat Detection team, you will build and understand threat models which pose an imminent threat to our platform and business, invest in research and development to collect new data sources, improve our threat intelligence, and drive efforts to achieve holistic threat detection. Working from our West Coast (US), Switzerland, or Australia offices, you'll collaborate with engineers across many disciplines to operationalize the identification and eradication of threats across our production environments, corporate infrastructure, and internal tooling.What you'll do:

• Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems to detect malicious activity on Snap Inc.'s endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments
• Build tools and devise automation strategies to improve Snap Inc.'s ability to hunt threats and respond to intrusions
• Investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents
• Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts
• Identify, analyze, fingerprint and build threat intelligence on trends and developments in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for sophisticated threat actors spanning APTs and cybercrime.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence
• Strong development skills in Python and/or Go
• Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud PlatformKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence
  • Strong development skills in Python and/or Go
  • Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud PlatformMinimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
    • 3+ years of experience in the field of security monitoring or related security role
    • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response
    • Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
    • Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model
    • Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a companyPreferred Qualifications:
      • Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response
      • Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
      • Practical experience in a BeyondCorp model
      • Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a companyCompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
        • Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) : The base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $230,000 annually
        • Zone B : The base salary range for this position is $157,000 - $219,000 annually
        • Zone C : The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $196,000 annually
        • This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). For roles with remote consideration: Remote team members still are expected to travel for mandatory in-person gatherings and to fulfill business needs, at least 4 to 6 times per year.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com .Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success! About Us A Decade of Snap : Learn about our origin story, values, mission, culture of innovation, and more. - CitizenSnap : In our third annual CitizenSnap Report, we demonstrate progress towards our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and we lay out our plans looking forward. - The DEI Innovation Summit : Watch highlights from the 2nd annual DEI Innovation Summit, which brings together thought leaders and DEI experts for a day of courageous conversations to enable bold action. Snap News : Stay up to date on the latest and greatest product and innovation news at Snap Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy
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