Security Engineer
About the role
About PostHog
PostHog revolutionizes product development by automating coding, analysis, and deployment, making it self-driving. Originating from Y Combinator's W20 cohort, our platform functions as a co-pilot, allowing teams to focus on innovation. We have launched numerous products, including PostHog Desktop, a unique AI development tool, and a built-in data warehouse for enhanced data querying. Our growth is propelled by strong product-market fit and significant funding, totaling over $180 million.
Our Values
- Transparency: Open access to company strategies and decisions.
- Autonomy: Team members choose impactful projects.
- Fast Shipping: Focus on rapid product development.
- Building Time: Prioritize productive work over meetings.
- Ambition: Aim for significant challenges.
- Being Weird: Embrace unconventional approaches.
Position Overview
We are in search of a Security Generalist based in the EU/UK to lead our security initiatives. This role involves developing secure libraries, enhancing cloud security, and managing incident responses. You will build security operations from the ground up and streamline our detection pipelines.
Main Responsibilities
- Triage alerts to produce actionable insights.
- Lead incident detection and response efforts.
- Enhance network observability and threat hunting.
- Support our Vulnerability Disclosure Program.
- Collaborate with product teams on secure designs.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years in security engineering, particularly with AWS.
- Experience with detection tools and incident management.
- Strong engineering skills and collaborative mindset.
How to Apply
If interested, please submit your application to join our innovative team at PostHog.
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