Security Engineer

Sisense is the unified, collaborative data platform for professional data teams. We empower thousands of companies to tackle complex data challenges, from ETL to predictive analytics. Security is a core pillar of our platform, and we are committed to protecting our customers’ most valuable data.

The Role

We are seeking a Security Engineer – Detection & Response to strengthen our security operations and cloud security posture. You will be our cloud environment's first line of defense, leading incident response efforts, improving detection capabilities, and automating security operations. This role is hands-on and highly impactful, working closely with engineering, IT, and cross-functional teams to safeguard our infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Lead security investigations—analyze, triage, and respond to security incidents in real-time.
• Continuously improve detection rules, alerts, and monitoring across our cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct forensic analysis to understand and contain security breaches.
• Develop automation scripts to accelerate incident response workflows.
• Enhance SIEM/SOAR capabilities by optimizing log analysis and threat correlation.
• Improve security telemetry collection for better visibility into cloud environments.
• Proactively search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and potential attack patterns.
• Work with DevOps and Engineering to strengthen cloud security posture and prevent vulnerabilities.
• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats and implement countermeasures.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of security operations experience, focusing on incident detection and response.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Strong understanding of common attack techniques, malware, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
• Experience analyzing network, endpoint, and application logs for threat detection.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python) for security automation.
• Knowledge of EDR solutions, email security, and threat intelligence tools.
• Growth mindset—always looking for ways to improve security processes.

Bonus Points

• Security certifications (GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Experience with cloud-native security tools and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with IT security audits and regulatory requirements.

As our Detection & Response Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our customers' trust by ensuring that security events are swiftly detected and effectively managed. Your expertise will help us maintain a strong security posture while enabling the business to innovate and grow securely.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of security in analytics. Join us in pushing boundaries, redefining industry standards, and building a safer, data-driven world. Let’s make an impact together.