Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

Clear Street, a pioneering financial services firm established in 2018, is revolutionizing the brokerage ecosystem with its modern, cloud-native clearing and custody system. The company is seeking a Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer to join their team in New York. This role offers a competitive base salary range of $150,000 - $200,000, along with comprehensive benefits including equity, 401k matching, and full healthcare coverage.

The position requires a skilled professional with 3+ years of experience in SIEM platforms, Python scripting, and API integrations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and optimizing security detection systems, developing automation workflows, and enhancing the company's overall security posture. Key responsibilities include creating detection rules, managing SOAR workflows, and collaborating with SOC teams to improve threat detection and response capabilities.

Clear Street offers a hybrid work environment requiring 4 days in their NYC office, where employees enjoy various perks such as lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens. The company culture emphasizes collaboration and diversity, fostering an environment where high-performance teams can thrive. They're building cutting-edge technology that handles billions in trading volume daily, making this an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to work at the intersection of finance and technology.

The role combines technical expertise in security tools and frameworks with hands-on development work, particularly focusing on Python scripting and API integrations. Candidates should have strong knowledge of cloud security, modern security architectures, and industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK. This position offers the chance to work on critical security infrastructure while being part of a company that's transforming capital markets technology.