Security Engineer

Upwind Security

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in cloud or containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, or threat analysis.
  • Familiarity with Linux, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python/Bash).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in fine-tuning Upwind's detection and response mechanisms.
  • Support proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks and recommend improvements.
  • Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations, documenting outcomes and developing playbooks.
  • Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality.
  • Participate in recurring customer meetings, translating security findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats and best practices in cloud security.
  • Contribute to the development of AI-driven detection models to improve accuracy and response.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop expertise in cloud security.
  • Work closely with diverse teams of analysts, researchers, and engineers.
  • Participate in cutting-edge detection and response mechanisms.
  • Engage directly with customers, enhancing interpersonal skills.
  • Access to ongoing training and development in AI and cybersecurity.
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a Security Analyst to join our MDR team. In this role, you will be part of our security function, focusing on proactive reviews and providing advanced guidance to customers. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in cloud security while working closely with analysts, researchers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in fine-tuning Upwind's detection and response mechanisms.
  • Support proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks, exposed attack surfaces, and recommend improvements.
  • Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations, documenting outcomes and developing playbooks to enhance future detection and response.
  • Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality.
  • Contribute to the handling of complex or critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2.
  • Participate in recurring customer meetings, helping translate security findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques, attack surfaces, and best practices in cloud security.
  • Contribute to the development and training of AI-driven detection models, leveraging machine learning to improve investigation accuracy and response efficiency.

Requirements

  • This role includes participating in a shared on-call rotation. While escalations are infrequent, team members are expected to be available for nights, weekends, or holidays during their rotation week.
  • 1+ year of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in cloud or containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, or threat analysis.
  • Familiarity with Linux, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python/Bash).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn and grow.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Security - an advantage

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