Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response

About Our Client: The organization operates in the global hospitality industry, providing a platform where millions of hosts offer unique stays and experiences that enable guests to connect authentically with local communities worldwide. Since its inception in 2007, the platform has expanded to support over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country. The company addresses the challenge of connecting travelers with diverse communities through innovative hosting and travel experiences at scale. About the Opportunity :The Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response plays a critical role on the Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team, which focuses on automating security detection, managing incident response, and enhancing the organization’s capabilities to address security threats. This position directly impacts the company’s security posture by building and optimizing detection and response systems, enabling the organization to detect, investigate, and mitigate internal and external security threats effectively. The role involves collaboration across teams to improve security measures based on root cause analysis and incident learnings . Responsibilitie s:Investigate security incidents using digital forensics and data analyti csHunt, detect, and respond to threats using coding and data analysis skil lsDevelop automation and detection models to identify anomalous activity and support response at sca leProactively search for threats in corporate and production environmen tsCollaborate with engineering teams to build advanced detection solutio nsPartner with cross-functional teams to conduct complex investigatio nsIdentify infrastructure gaps and work with business partners to enhance logging and detection visibili tyWork closely with Legal, Privacy, and other teams for efficient large-scale incident respon se Requiremen ts:Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in security operations, including investigations, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, threat hunting, or detection engineer ingProficiency in Python or another scripting language; experience with SQL and Pandas prefer redFamiliarity with Elasticsearch is a p lusSelf-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervis ionAbility to lead through influence in complex and ambiguous situati onsCalm and collaborative approach in high-stress, critical situati onsStrong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking ski llsKnowledge of Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and their application to threat landsca pesExperience automating security detection and respo nsePreferred experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS Pay Range and Compensation Pack age:Pay Range $162,000 to $186,000 USDThis role may be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Cre dits Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national or igin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page o r ATS.