Security Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Peerspace as a Security Operations Engineer and play a crucial role in securing our platform. You will collaborate with the Lead Security Engineer on strategic initiatives and independently manage daily security operations, including our Security Operations Center (SOC). This role requires strong technical expertise in security operations, threat detection, and cloud security, along with experience with various security tools and technologies. You will design and implement security policies, manage incidents, conduct audits, and drive security awareness across the engineering organization. This is a remote, fast-paced position with high impact and career growth potential. Peerspace offers competitive salary and benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, professional development allowance, and flexible time off.

Requirements

• 5+ years in security operations or a related security engineering role
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on security initiatives
• Strong technical expertise in security operations, threat detection, incident response, and cloud security
• Proficiency in security automation tools and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), including SSO and directory services
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP preferred), with focus on security configuration, monitoring, and incident response
• Deep knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
• Familiarity with application security tools and practices (SAST/DAST, secrets management, secure CI/CD)
• Experience with security tooling (EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, WAF)
• Strong understanding of network security and architecture
• Familiarity with container security, Kubernetes environments
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience managing security vendors and evaluating security tools
• Team-oriented with a positive approach to adapting and driving results in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Security Engineer on strategic initiatives; independently handle daily security operations
• Own and manage our Security Operations Center (SOC) including SIEM, threat detection, incident response, and cloud security monitoring
• Design and implement policies and procedures to strengthen security posture and operational efficiency
• Identify and execute security automation opportunities (e.g., threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management)
• Manage security incidents with timely escalation as necessary
• Conduct security audits and assessments to highlight areas for improvement
• Oversee security for SaaS tools, custom admin tools, SSO implementations, and other critical applications
• Manage, maintain, and support security infrastructure (SIEM, EDR, security monitoring tools)
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and security playbooks
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, making improvement recommendations
• Drive security awareness and best practices across the engineering organization

Preferred Qualifications

Our ideal candidate brings a blend of technical security expertise, operational excellence, and a team-focused mindset, helping to build and maintain secure infrastructure while fostering a collaborative culture

Benefits

• 100% employee coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• $500 annual professional development allowance
• Discount on all Peerspace bookings
• Laptop, high res display, and stipend to setup home office
• Monthly cell phone and internet credit
• Coworking membership if needed (in lieu of home office)
• Access to the Peerspace network of inspiring spaces to do your best work
• Flexible take it as you need it time off policy
• Wellness Fridays observed company wide
• Annual in-person, all company offsites and team-building events (in Peerspace locations, of course)