About the job
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Security Engineer who is enthusiastic about shaping the future of autonomous security operations within Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform. In this pivotal role, you will become part of a mission-focused team where the realms of security engineering, software development, and machine learning research converge to enhance real-world Security Operations Center (SOC) operations. Your responsibilities will extend beyond merely developing platform features; you will immerse yourself in security operations, collaborating closely with SOC analysts to create AI agents, tools, and workflows that advance alert investigation, threat hunting, and response automation.
Note: This role necessitates a blend of software engineering expertise and experience in security operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze SOC practices such as alert investigation and threat hunting, gaining insights that inform automation and tooling.
- Design, develop, and maintain security-focused AI agents, tools, and workflows that facilitate alert investigation, threat hunting, and response automation throughout the SOC lifecycle.
- Convert complex security workflows and analyst behaviors into scalable automation solutions that enhance autonomous SOC functionalities.
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new tools, integrations, and platform features based on operational feedback.
- Work collaboratively across product, research, and engineering teams to ensure tools fulfill user requirements and adhere to architectural standards.
- Effectively communicate insights and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing product and operational strategies.
