Senior Security Engineer - Threat Detection

We’re at the forefront of the data revolution, committed to building the world’s greatest data and applications platform. Our ‘get it done’ culture allows everyone at Snowflake to have an equal opportunity to innovate on new ideas, create work with a lasting impact, and excel in a culture of collaboration.

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Experience in writing detections, threat hunting, or responding to incidents across various platforms 
• Experience collaborating  with various security teams and stakeholders to build and maintain detections 
• Ability to review and analyze logging and observability requirements to support detection and response capabilities
• A risk based approach to security
• Knowledge of the current security landscape with domain knowledge in a number of areas

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and deploy detections using engineering practices (testing/validation, CI/CD pipelines, detections as code, detection development lifecycle,  etc.)
• Mature our threat detection program by analyzing gaps and mitigating risks via detective controls
• Build and maintain  strong partnerships with our stakeholders to provide detection as a service
• Provide thought leadership to help our team establish best practices to alert on malicious activity 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience writing detections 
• Experience with one of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in the security of SaaS products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in SQL and development/scripting language (Go, Python, etc)
• You’ve published or presented at conferences showcasing your thought leadership in the security space
• Developed and worked with systems that utilize infrastructure-as-a-code

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

• We are laser focused on doing security better, and we do not tolerate the status quo
• We have strong demand from our customers, and support from the business for security
• We are a great team that has a diverse set of backgrounds and skills
• Did we mention we are one of the fastest-growing software companies, ever? The opportunity for impact is enormous

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado or New York City:

• The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado or New York City, is $188,000-$250,000
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado or New York City only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado or New York City with compensation that aligns with your location.  The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. 

How do you want to make your impact?