Threat Detection Engineer 2

A well-funded startup providing cloud security solutions using runtime insights and open source Falco to stop attacks in real-time.
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, ItalyZaragoza, Spain
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Threat Detection Engineer 2

Sysdig, a leading cloud security company, is seeking a Threat Detection Engineer 2 to join their dynamic team. This role combines security expertise with software engineering skills to protect cloud-native applications. The position involves researching and maintaining threat detections, conducting security research, and developing automation solutions using Python and other technologies. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in security operations or related fields, strong Linux knowledge, and familiarity with cloud environments and container technologies.

The company offers a flexible work culture and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by various organizations. As part of the Threat Research Team, you'll work on cutting-edge security solutions using open-source tools like Falco. The role requires both technical expertise and customer-facing skills, as you'll be helping customers improve their security posture.

Sysdig values diversity and maintains an inclusive environment across remote teams. They offer competitive benefits including mental health support and extra time off for well-being. The position is based in either Milan or Zaragoza, where you'll work with a team of passionate open source enthusiasts and problem-solvers dedicated to securing cloud-native applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to combine their technical skills with real-world impact, working at a well-funded startup with a strong focus on customer success and innovation in cloud security.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Threat Detection Engineer 2

  • Research and maintain threat detections to identify threats affecting customers
  • Participate in Threat Research Team activities by conducting research on new detection use cases
  • Help automation efforts related to security content using scripting languages
  • Develop reports and dashboards to measure detection efforts progress
  • Work directly with customers to improve their experience

Requirements For Threat Detection Engineer 2

Python
Go
Linux
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in security operations, EDR, security engineering, or incident response
  • Hands-on experience in Linux, including expertise with system calls and Linux internals
  • Experience creating threat detections for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, container technologies, and container runtimes
  • Experience with SQL and programming languages (Python or Go)
  • Experience with Git for version control
  • Familiarity with analyzing logs for malicious behaviour
  • Experience with or knowledge of Falco

Benefits For Threat Detection Engineer 2

Mental Health Assistance
  • Extra days off for well-being
  • Mental health support through Modern Health app
  • Great compensation package

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