Security Engineer - Detection & Response

Vannevar is a defense technology company focused on building AI to deter adversaries. The Security Engineer, Detection & Response will manage security operations, including engineering detections and responding to threats, while collaborating with IT, security, and DevOps teams to ensure secure operations for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Build and run security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management for corporate IT assets
• Create and tune detections in our SIEM and EDR based on threat intelligence
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Help design and implement security controls to support certification efforts
• Build, document, and execute continuous monitoring processes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external security services
• Identify risks to corporate assets and implement remediations
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices

Requirements:

• Ability to design and run lightweight, metrics-driven security operations in a small team/startup environment
• Practical knowledge of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
• Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon EDR and NextGen SIEM, Microsoft 365, and AWS
• Experience mapping, testing, and improving detections using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Proficiency with Python and CrowdStrike Query Language
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills