Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response

Circle is a forward-thinking financial technology company situated at the forefront of the evolving Internet of money landscape. Our focus is on enabling the seamless global transfer of value almost instantaneously and at a reduced cost compared to traditional systems. This innovative approach has the potential to enhance global economic prosperity and promote greater financial inclusion. Our core infrastructure, highlighted by USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and leverage the unprecedented intersection of money and technology.

Your Engagement:

At Circle, we prioritize transparency and reliability in all our endeavors. As we expand into key global jurisdictions, our team upholds the company values of Multistakeholder approach, Mindfulness, a Drive for Excellence, and High Integrity. We are an adaptable and diverse workplace that encourages fresh ideas and treats each member as an important contributor in our pursuit of success in a remote working environment.

Your Responsibilities:

As a crucial member of the Circle Security Team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Circle, our valued customers, clients, partners, and the financial ecosystems that support our operations. The Security Team oversees information security programs, insider risk management, and cybersecurity initiatives. Your responsibilities will include managing tech infrastructure, creating robust log pipelines to enhance our security tools, coordinating incident responses, and providing technical insights to resolve issues related to our cloud infrastructure and codebase.

Expectations include proficiency in working within a cloud-based setting, specifically AWS, with a solid grasp of technologies like SQL and Python pivotal to our detection setup running on Panther/Snowflake. This role will also entail on-call shifts during working hours, with occasional night-time and weekend commitments to support security operations.

Key Work Areas:

• Executing the tactical Security Operations roadmap.
• Developing custom tools as per team requirements.
• Collaborating with system owners to collect necessary logs and telemetry data.
• Recommending and implementing new tools to fulfill business needs.
• Responding to incidents, working across teams for investigation and resolution.
• Establishing detection techniques for identifying anomalies and invasions across the environment.
• Configuring and managing security monitoring tools such as EDR and intrusion detection solutions.
• Mentoring various teams in the organization on security matters.
• Supporting additional security projects like threat modeling and vulnerability scanning.
• On-call duties for addressing urgent alerts outside regular hours.

Core Values at Circle:

• Multistakeholder: Dedication to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities.
• Mindful: Respecting others, active listening, and attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Passion for customer success, pursuit of excellence, and relentless goal achievement.
• High Integrity: Valuing open, honest communication, and maintaining high moral and ethical standards.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in security engineering, site reliability engineering, or related roles with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Enthusiasm for scalable security management approaches.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in incident response and SIEM/SOAR solutions.
• Experience in the financial services sector and AWS environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and familiarity with Terraform.
• Experience working in macOS environment is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle emphasizes an inclusive financial future with transparency as a core value, offering a competitive compensation structure adjusted based on various factors. Total compensation includes equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, sick leave, and paid holidays, catering to diverse locations and needs.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity in all forms without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Additionally, Circle integrates with the E-Verify Program where required by law.