Lead Security Engineer (Threat Detection)
Core
Lead the Threat Detection program to proactively hunt for security threats, build robust detections, and protect 135 million customers using engineering and intelligence.
Role type
Lead Security Engineer (Threat Detection)
Builds
Actionable detection rules, AI-enabled security capabilities, and resilient security architecture.
Domain
Financial services / Cybersecurity / Threat Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Threat hunting, incident response, detection-as-code, SIEM/EDR management, SQL, cloud security (AWS), threat intelligence integration, Purple Team activities, AI/ML security controls
Preferred skills
Mentorship, process improvement, cross-functional partnership
Technologies
SIEM, EDR, WAF, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS, SQL, AWS
Responsibilities
Analyze cyber threat intelligence and telemetry to develop detections; leverage AI/ML for anomaly detection and alert triage; define validation controls for AI-assisted capabilities; lead Purple Team activities with offensive security; identify detection gaps and drive remediation; establish feedback loops between offensive and defensive teams; build and lead the team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities