Senior Security Detection and Response Engineer

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

The position requires a security professional with 3+ years of experience in SIEM platforms, Python scripting, and API integrations. You'll be responsible for building and optimizing detection systems, developing SOAR workflows, and creating automation solutions to enhance security operations. The role combines technical expertise in security tools with hands-on development work, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both security and software engineering.

Clear Street offers a hybrid work environment requiring 4 days in their NYC office, where you'll enjoy perks like lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens. The company values collaboration and diversity, fostering a culture where teams work together to solve complex challenges in the financial markets. Their modern tech stack and focus on cloud-native solutions provide an excellent environment for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of security frameworks, cloud security, and modern security architectures, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. You'll work closely with SOC teams and other technology groups to improve monitoring, detection, and response capabilities across the organization. This role offers the unique opportunity to impact the security infrastructure of a growing fintech company that's transforming capital markets technology.

Clear Street's commitment to building a diverse, high-performance workforce, combined with their comprehensive benefits package and focus on in-person collaboration, makes this an attractive opportunity for security professionals looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector.