At Upstart, we're united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. We're seeking a Detection Engineer to design security alerts and automated response playbooks for resolving those alerts, and be a key piece of our Incident Response process.
Requirements
- 1+ years in a Detection Engineering or Incident Response role
- Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion
- Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries)
- Intermediate proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
- Strong git (rebasing doesn't scare you!)
- AWS Experience & Infra as Code management of resources
- OSX Endpoint Investigation Experience
- Internal Application Development Experience
- SaaS Application security experience
- Experience in a high-security environment
- Experience with managing Threat Intelligence
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
- Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
- Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
- Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices
