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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Security Engineer, Detection and Response based in the United States.
As an AI Security Engineer, you will play a key role in building and advancing an AI-native security operations program. You will design and deploy intelligent agents and automated workflows to strengthen threat detection, investigation, and incident response. Working across endpoint, cloud, identity, and SaaS environments, you will help protect critical systems, sensitive data, and customer information. You will combine hands-on cybersecurity expertise with AI engineering to automate routine security tasks and improve operational efficiency. Collaborating with engineering teams, IT, external security partners, and leadership, you will turn emerging security challenges into practical solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future of security operations in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
Design, build, and deploy AI-powered agents and automation workflows to investigate and triage security alerts, enrich incidents, develop detection rules, and execute approved response actions.
Develop and optimize automated security processes that streamline routine operations and allow security professionals to focus on complex threats and critical decisions.
Conduct AI-driven threat hunting to identify emerging risks, uncover security gaps, and translate findings into new detection capabilities.
Manage the full security incident response lifecycle, including detection, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
Perform digital forensics and security investigations across endpoint, cloud, identity, and SaaS environments.
Write, implement, and continuously improve security detections using code-based detection engineering practices.
Collaborate with engineering, IT, managed security operations partners, and leadership to coordinate incident response and strengthen security processes.
Identify opportunities to improve security visibility, operational efficiency, and automation through AI-driven solutions.
Contribute to the development of a scalable, proactive detection and response strategy that protects organizational systems, data, and users.
At least 5 years of professional cybersecurity experience, primarily focused on security operations, detection engineering, and incident response.
Proven experience leading security incident investigations, managing complex security events, and conducting digital forensics.
Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and tuning detection rules within security monitoring and detection platforms.
Demonstrated experience building or integrating end-to-end AI agents and LLM-based solutions for security operations, particularly alert triage, automated investigations, and incident response.
Strong scripting and automation capabilities, particularly with Python.
Practical experience working with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code practices and automated deployment workflows.
Ability to combine AI technologies with established cybersecurity methodologies while understanding the limitations and risks of automated security decisions.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage immediate security incidents alongside longer-term engineering initiatives.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates must be based in the United States. East Coast candidates are strongly preferred. Remote work is available, with additional hybrid or office options in selected locations.
Applicants residing in Alaska, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin are not eligible for consideration.
Competitive annual salary based on geographic location:
Region 1: $151,300–$178,000.
Region 2: $138,550–$163,000.
Region 3: $127,500–$150,000.
Equity compensation package.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Access to mental health and wellness resources.
A complimentary company product, along with exclusive discounts for friends and family.
20 days of paid time off annually.
13 paid holidays.
8 additional flexible wellness days.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Remote work opportunities across eligible U.S. locations.
Optional access to office spaces in San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, with informal coworking opportunities in other major cities.
A collaborative, inclusive, and employee-focused working environment.
