Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response

Circle is a pioneering financial technology company deeply engaged in the transformation happening within the digital currency ecosystem, enabling value to move globally and quickly, at reduced costs. This innovative shift presents new potentials for businesses and markets, fostering economic growth on a global scale and promoting inclusivity. Our foundation with USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, facilitates the adoption of breakthrough possibilities by businesses, institutions, and developers during this significant transition period in monetary and technological advancement.

About the Role:

As part of Circle's team dedicated to ensuring transparency and stability, your role will involve contributing to the company's growth across key global locations. Collaboration, diligence, and excellence drive our progress, reflecting our core principles of Multistakeholder commitment, Mindfulness, Pursuit of Excellence, and High Integrity. Operating in a remote environment where teamwork is fundamental, Circlers are empowered to embrace new ideas while fostering an inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Joining the Circle Security Team focuses on safeguarding the organization, customers, partners, and the financial networks we rely on. Steer security endeavors encompassing information security, insider risk, and cybersecurity programs. Take ownership in managing the team's technological tools and infrastructure while ensuring the effectiveness of security solutions integrations. Act decisively during security incidents, defining causes within our cloud environment and code base. Proficiency in cloud operations, Azure Cloud is preferred, along with competence in SQL and Python to support detection infrastructures.

Prepare for on-call responsibilities to enhance security operations effectiveness, responding promptly to and resolving incidents, even during non-traditional work hours.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the upholding of the Security Operations technical mandate.
• Develop custom tools catering to team requirements for optimal efficiency.
• Collaborate with system stakeholders to ensure effective log generation and telemetry collection.
• Research, identify, and advocate new tools aligned with business objectives.
• Engage in incident response, fostering cross-team collaboration for comprehensive investigation and resolution.
• Implement detection methodologies to identify anomalies and cyber incursions throughout the operational setting.
• Maintain and configure security monitoring solutions like EDR or intrusion detection tools.
• Provide mentorship and security insights to diverse organizational units across the company.
• Support additional security initiatives including threat modeling, vulnerability scans, and audits.
• Swiftly respond to critical alerts outside standard working hours through rotational on-call shifts.

Core Values:

• Commitment to Stakeholders
• Mindful Engagement
• Dedication to Excellence
• Upholding High Integrity

Requirements:

• 4+ years in security, site reliability, or system engineering, with expertise in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Enthusiasm for scalable security practices.
• Independent and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Effective collaboration skills in high-pressure scenarios.
• Proficient in incident management and SIEM/SOAR solutions.
• Experience in financial services/technology.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Background in AWS environments, with Terraform skills preferred.
• Competent in SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with MacOS is advantageous.

Additional Information:

• Role qualifies for immediate PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Compensation is based on various factors, including experience, skills, and organizational needs.
• Base Pay Range: $147,500 - 195,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
• Benefits include Equity, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and flexible leave policies.
• Equal employment opportunities are embraced at Circle, respecting diversity and inclusivity without discrimination.
• Compliance with the E-Verify Program where mandated by law.