Lead Security Engineer

permanent
Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

  • Lead the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) at Dave.
  • Own the vision and execution for digital forensics and incident response across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS.
  • Establish core forensics workflows and evolve the company's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
  • Own detection off of CrowdStrike, tune Chronicle outputs, and build noise-resistant alert handling.
  • Partner on Upwinds CDR deployments, increasing breadth and depth of coverage across infrastructure and SaaS.
  • Write tooling in Python and Terraform that outlasts incidents and empower others to respond.
  • Define what clarity looks like during incidents to ensure calm, fast, and confident responses.

Experience

  • 6+ years in DFIR, detection engineering, or incident response roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with cloud-first environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Proficiency with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools like CrowdStrike, and SIEM tools like Chronicle.
  • Fluency in Python and Terraform for automation and deployment.
  • Clear communicator under pressure, capable of driving calm, cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience building DFIR programs in-house is a bonus.
  • Certifications like GCIH, GCFA are a bonus.
  • Familiarity with SaaS and endpoint hardening is a bonus.
  • Prior work in remote-first security teams is a bonus.

Salary and Perks

Pay range: $169K - $271K

  • Opportunity to tackle tough challenges and help millions reach personal financial goals.
  • Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend.
  • Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
  • Generous paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
  • Financial advisor and financial wellness support.
  • Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break.
  • All-company in-person and virtual events to connect with team members and leadership team.

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