Security Engineer

Upwind Security

. Fine-tune Upwind's detection and response mechanisms .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBoston • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity with a focus on detection engineering, incident response, and threat analysis, while effectively communicating security findings and recommendations to customers. Proficient in cloud security practices and hands-on with major cloud platforms and container technologies.

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Cybersecurity ExpertiseDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseCloud Platform ExperienceContainer Technologies

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Hard Skills

Detection EngineeringIncident ResponseThreat AnalysisCloud SecurityAPI Attack TechniquesMalware AnalysisRuntime Attack TechniquesScripting (Python/Bash)Linux ProficiencyNetworking Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving MindsetCustomer EngagementSelf-Directed

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityCybersecurityIncident ManagementThreat DetectionSupply Chain Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fine-tune Upwind's detection and response mechanisms
Conduct proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks and exposed attack surfaces
Recommend improvements to customer security environments
Lead and conduct in-depth investigations involving supply chain, API, malware, and runtime attack scenarios
Document investigation outcomes and develop playbooks to improve future detection and response
Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality
Handle complex or critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2, including live customer engagements
Participate in recurring customer meetings and translate security findings into actionable recommendations
Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, attack surfaces, and cloud security best practices
Contribute to the development and training of AI-driven detection models using machine learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA
This is an on-site role
Visa sponsorship is not available
Participation in a shared on-call rotation, including availability for nights, weekends, or holidays during the rotation week
Solid, hands-on experience in cybersecurity, ideally from a leading cloud or cloud security company, with real-world exposure to cloud environments
Strong working knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, and threat analysis
Ability to explain supply chain, API, malware, and runtime attack techniques in depth
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)
Comfortable and hands-on with Linux
Familiarity with networking fundamentals and scripting (Python/Bash)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to engage directly with customers and stay composed under pressure or pushback
Self-directed and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment
Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and genuine personal interest in security beyond the day job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shared on-call rotation with availability for nights, weekends, or holidays during the rotation week
Clear path toward technical or team leadership as the U.S. presence scales