Software Engineer, Security Observability
OpenAI$260,000 - $364,500/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience, along with 4+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles focused on enterprise-grade solutions. Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, or Security+ are required, as is experience managing infrastructure in cloud/hybrid environments. Hands-on knowledge of managing or working with Linux, proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) or experience developing against REST APIs, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills are also necessary. The role may require periodic background and fingerprint checks.
Responsibilities
The Security Engineer, Observability will be responsible for creating, enhancing, and deploying data pipelines to integrate into a SIEM, and for planning, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining security telemetry infrastructure. They will automate manual processes to improve team efficiency, monitor and respond to incidents to ensure timely remediation, and collaborate with multiple business units outside of Information Security. Additionally, the engineer will mentor and support junior security engineers, create documentation of procedures and standards, assist with ad-hoc operational tasks, stay current on security trends and technologies, and contribute to the organization's information security culture.
Skills
Security Telemetry
Data Pipelines
SIEM
Cloud Environments
Threat Detection
Incident Response
Automation
Observability Platforms
Crowdstrike
Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider
About Crowdstrike
CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees
Benefits
Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats
Risks
Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.
Differentiation
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.
Upsides
Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.
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