Staff Security Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cloud communications organization in their search for a Staff Security Engineer specializing in AI-powered threat detection and response. Our client is building cutting-edge security capabilities to protect their global platform, and they need an experienced security professional who can combine deep technical expertise with innovative AI-driven approaches to threat hunting.

This is a remote position within the United States, though candidates in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, and WA cannot be considered due to client requirements. You'll join a talented Security Engineering team focused on developing scalable detection systems, automating security operations, and staying ahead of next-generation threats.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Architect and develop high-performance detective tooling and automation systems for a large-scale cloud environment
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response activities as a technical security owner
• Design and implement AI agents and agentic workflows to enhance threat detection capabilities
• Conduct comprehensive threat hunting activities using AI-powered tools, delivering high-fidelity detections
• Participate in application and systems threat modeling alongside engineering teams
• Build and extend SIEM platform functionality to address evolving security challenges
• Automate manual security processes using SOAR tools and infrastructure as code
• Research and implement defenses against AI-based threats following MITRE ATLAS or similar frameworks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand and solve challenges across a broad spectrum of threat actors and activities
• Mentor team members and contribute to long-term security strategy and roadmaps

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of security engineering experience in production cloud environments
• Subject-matter expertise in security issues and technologies
• Proven experience designing and building AI agents and agentic workflows
• Demonstrated ability to utilize AI for complex threat hunting activities
• Experience detecting and responding to AI-based adversarial threats
• Advanced knowledge of service-oriented architectures and cloud security tools
• Experience working across technology stacks on difficult security challenges
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and extending their capabilities
• Experience with SOAR tools and security process automation
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or other major cloud platforms

Desired qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your background and conduct an initial screening to ensure alignment with the role requirements. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration and guide you through their interview process. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or client gatherings. The role includes participation in on-call rotation as part of the security operations function.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your location and experience level. Our client offers competitive pay aligned with major technology markets, along with equity participation, corporate bonus eligibility, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave benefits.

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