Senior Security Operations Engineer

Samsara

. Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Security Incident Response, with proficiency in Python for scripting and tools development. Capable of leading investigations, mentoring teams, and implementing security operations aligned with industry standards.

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Security Incident ResponsePython ScriptingSIEM Tools UtilizationCloud Security (AWS, GCP)GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

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Hard Skills

Security Incident ResponsePythonData CollectionAnalysis TechniquesForensics TechniquesLog ReviewsCloud ArchitectureIncident MonitoringAlert TriageProcess Refinement

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationTrainingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SIEM ToolsCloud-Based ServicesAutomated WorkflowsRunbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Industry Keywords

NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkISO 27001FedRAMPInsider Threat InitiativesIncident Closure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts
Lead information security incidents and employee insider investigations from strategy development through incident closure
Provide incident updates to key stakeholders throughout investigations
Deliver clear and concise security guidance for incident response and insider threat initiatives
Coordinate the building of services, capabilities, integrations, and technology implementations supporting security operations, incident response, and insider threat
Collaborate with global engineers and cross-functional stakeholders on security initiatives
Create and maintain runbooks and automated workflows
Assist with process refinement and implementation
Mentor and train security operations engineers
Participate in an on-call rota covering weekends
Champion Samsara's cultural principles as the company scales globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Security Incident Response
Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, and legal
Proficiency in Python for building scripts or tools
Ability to mentor and train security operations engineers on data collection, analysis, and reporting technical analysis
Practical experience leading security incident response, including monitoring and triaging alerts and coordinating across teams
Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Experience utilizing SIEM tools for log reviews
Experience in cloud architecture and security, including AWS and GCP, and cloud-based services
Experience participating in an on-call rotation and working outside standard business hours when required
Hours aligned to the UK and ability to work flexible hours around team requirements
2+ years of experience working on insider threat initiatives or employee investigations
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or relevant industry experience
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or similar certification
Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Flexible working model
Remote work support where aligned with operational requirements