Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response

About Flexport: Flexport is on a mission to simplify global trade, believing it will drive progress for humanity. We provide advanced technology solutions that help a diverse range of companies, from startups to Fortune 500s, facilitate over $19 billion in merchandise movement across 112 countries annually. Our role has become increasingly important amid recent global supply chain challenges, and we are supported by top-tier investors who share our vision. If you’re ready to confront global issues affecting business and society, we want you on our team.

Role Overview: As a Detection & Response Engineer, you will have complete ownership of your detections, from creation to tuning, with a global team structure that ensures no one is paged during inconvenient hours. Your primary responsibilities will include defining the necessary telemetry, building and refining detection mechanisms across various platforms, and actively participating in incident response.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and tune detection mechanisms for endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.
• Manage incident response processes, including triage, containment, and remediation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to establish telemetry requirements before system launches.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting and convert findings into new detection strategies.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in detection engineering, incident response, or threat hunting.
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, Go) and experience with a SIEM solution.
• Hands-on incident response experience, preferably leading security incidents.

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a team that is transforming global trade, please apply directly through our website. We prefer candidates based in San Francisco or those willing to relocate, with support available for the right applicant.