Security Engineer, Detection and Response

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. Design and implement detection strategies for AI-specific threats, including prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning, adversarial examples, and unauthorized access to training datasets or model weights .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $146,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing detection strategies for AI-specific threats, conducting forensic investigations, and automating incident response workflows. Proficient in securing AI/ML infrastructure and high-performance computing environments while collaborating effectively across teams.

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AI SecurityIncident Response CoordinationForensic Investigation TechniquesDetection EngineeringPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Detection StrategiesForensic InvestigationsAutomated Response PlaybooksCustom Detection LogicThreat HuntingIncident Response AutomationModel Security AnalysisVulnerability ReproductionDistributed Systems SecuritySecurity Tools Development

Soft Skills

Self-Directed Execution MindsetCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsKQLSPLTelemetry OnboardingDetection-as-Code Frameworks

Industry Keywords

AI/ML InfrastructureHigh-Performance ComputingSecurity OperationsIncident ResponseDistributed Training Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement detection strategies for AI-specific threats, including prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning, adversarial examples, and unauthorized access to training datasets or model weights
Build automated response playbooks and orchestration workflows to contain threats and remediate compromised inference endpoints
Lead security incident response coordination across Cloud, AppSec, Enterprise, and AI Security teams
Conduct forensic investigations into training pipeline attacks and model manipulation attempts
Draft incident communications for engineering and executive leadership
Proactively hunt for sophisticated threats across GPU clusters and training infrastructure
Analyze model outputs for signs of compromise
Reproduce AI-specific vulnerabilities from security research
Identify visibility gaps in distributed training environments
Build detection-as-code frameworks with version control and automated deployment
Onboard telemetry from AI training infrastructure and inference endpoints
Create dashboards tracking model security metrics, GPU utilization patterns, and access to sensitive research data
Collaborate with AI Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Security Engineering, and AI research teams
Maintain a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical AI security incidents
Continuously improve detection coverage and automation capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
Proven track record of identifying and stopping sophisticated attacks in production environments
Experience securing AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing environments, or other distributed systems at scale
Strong programming skills in Python, KQL, SPL, or similar languages
Ability to build custom detection logic, automate response workflows, and create security tools at scale
Experience with SIEM platforms, detection technologies, and forensic investigation techniques
Ability to build detections for novel attack techniques
Ability to conduct forensics in complex distributed environments
Track record of securing high-value intellectual property
Experience automating incident response in complex environments
Experience identifying critical security gaps through proactive threat hunting
Self-directed execution mindset
Alignment with WRITER's Connect, Challenge, and Own values
Able and excited to join in-person, collaborative working sessions in office 3 days/week
Legally authorized to work in the country in which the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO, plus company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation
Company stock options
401k