Lead Security Engineer, Detection&Response, Zürich (Kreis 11)

We’re looking for a Security Engineer to join our Detection and Response (D&R) team!

What you’ll do

Build and understand threat models which pose an imminent threat to our platform and business

Invest in research and development to collect new data sources, improve our threat intelligence, and drive efforts to achieve holistic threat detection

Design, pilot, and implement logging and alerting systems to detect malicious activity on Snap Inc.'s endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments

Build tools and devise automation strategies to improve Snap Inc.’s ability to hunt threats and respond to intrusions

Investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidents

Work closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during incidents and drive response efforts

Identify, analyze, fingerprint and build threat intelligence on trends and developments in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for sophisticated threat actors spanning APTs and cybercrime

Knowledge, Skills&Abilities

Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligence

Strong development skills in Python and/or Go

Advanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience.

6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad security related experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad security related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident response

Familiarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

Work record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company

Benefits Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.

Snap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EEO, including disability/vets.

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