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Security Engineer (Detection and Response)

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in New York, NY
135K-350K Annually
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in New York, NY
135K-350K Annually

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135K-300K
Senior level
135K-300K
Senior level
Blockchain • Information Technology • Software • Cryptocurrency • Web3
You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure for a developer platform, leading system design and collaborating with engineers and product managers.
Top Skills: AWSC++GoJavaKubernetes

The Role
Our mission is to bring blockchain to a billion people. That's a lot of software to cover. As a Detection and Response Engineer at Alchemy, you'll spearhead our Security Operations. Your mission? To shore up our defenses against threats in the dynamic and ever-changing blockchain landscape. Get ready to craft cutting-edge alerting systems and sophisticated detections, while fortifying our infrastructure against potential risks. You'll pioneer containment and remediation strategies for the company, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. Last but certainly not least - you'll be at the helm of scaling and optimizing our log ingestion and alerting pipelines, ensuring our systems remain robust and resilient in the face of evolving challenges. Join us in shaping the future of blockchain security - your expertise in D&R will help set the pace for our Security program for years to come.
What You'll Do:

  • Design, build, and run Alchemy's security operations program, providing a foundation for centralized security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
  • Build tooling and automation to scale signal processing, enrichment, and analysis
  • Research threat-actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and craft detections to quickly identify and contain potential security threats
  • Respond to security events, triage, perform investigations, incident analysis, and communicate clearly and efficiently to partners
  • Define security best practices and work closely with software development teams, ensuring security measures are an integral part of the software development lifecycle.


What We're Looking For:

  • 7+ years of experience in security operations, threat detection, incident response, or related domains
  • Deep expertise in security monitoring, log analysis, and detection strategies.
  • Experience building and automating playbooks and containment strategies
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable discussing complex technical concepts with engineers and partners at any level


More on The Role
Alchemy is committed to offering competitive compensation, including base salary as well as equity. Additionally, Alchemy offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as other benefits such as 401k and unlimited flexible time off.
The base salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000 - $350,000 annually. Please note this range reflects base salary only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Your salary will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business needs.

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