Detection & Response Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">About xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE:</h3> <p>We are seeking a skilled and proactive Detection &amp; Response Engineer to join our security team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents across our cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure. You will play a key part in safeguarding our innovative technologies and sensitive data.</p> <h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify potential threats and anomalies</li> <li>Develop, implement, and maintain detection rules and correlation logic in our SIEM platform</li> <li>Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, performing root cause analysis and impact assessments</li> <li>Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with relevant teams to contain and mitigate threats</li> <li>Create and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks</li> <li>Perform regular threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks</li> <li>Develop and refine metrics and reporting to track the effectiveness of detection and response capabilities</li> <li>Collaborate with other security teams to improve overall security posture and incident handling processes</li> <li>Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and defensive strategies in the cloud-native and AI domains</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field</li> <li>3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a similar role</li> <li>Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack techniques, and defensive strategies</li> <li>Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Rust) for automation and tool development</li> <li>Experience with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security features</li> <li>Knowledge of network protocols, system administration, and common attack vectors</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, SANS)</li> <li>Experience with threat intelligence platforms and their integration into detection processes</li> <li>Familiarity with AI/ML security implications, particularly those outlined in the OWASP LLM Top 10</li> <li>Knowledge of software supply chain security and SBOM analysis</li> <li>Experience with containerized environments and Kubernetes security</li> <li>Experience in building custom security tools or integrations to enhance detection and response capabilities</li> <li>Interest in leveraging AI to improve threat detection and automate response processes</li> <li>Contributions to open-source security projects or threat research</li> <li>Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis</li> </ul> <h3>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">$200,000 - $340,000 USD</span></p> <p>Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our&nbsp;</em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>