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Security Engineer, Detection & Response - Monitoring & Triage

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaInformation technologySoftware engineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

The job is about joining Block's Detection and Response Team (DART), where you will play a crucial role in identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats across various platforms. This position is vital for maintaining the integrity of Block's systems and ensuring a safe environment for all users. The team values an engineering-first and automation-first mindset, fostering collaboration and innovation to tackle challenges together.

You'll be responsible for

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Owning daily security intake

You will manage security intake across alert queues, Slack channels, and walk-in escalations, acting as the welcoming front door for security operations.
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Investigating and driving resolution of security events

Your role involves investigating and resolving security events end-to-end, including endpoint detections, cloud/SaaS alerts, and malware incidents.
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Running nuanced investigations

You will conduct investigations across diverse environments, assessing device posture, identity models, and telemetry to build timelines and determine impact.

Key criteria

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5+ years in detection and response

Proven experience in incident response and security engineering.

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Strong SQL skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze large telemetry sets effectively.

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Experience with cloud security

Knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes security fundamentals is essential.

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5 criteria for this job
5+ years in detection and response
Proven experience in incident response and security engineering.

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Strong SQL skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze large telemetry sets effectively.

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Experience with cloud security
Knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes security fundamentals is essential.

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Investigative judgment
Strong judgment across various security signals is crucial.

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AI development workflow
Established workflow for AI-assisted investigations is preferred.

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