Senior Security Operations Engineer

LastPass is looking for a Security Operations Engineer:  

In this role you will be a part of the Detection, Automation, Engineering & Response Team (DA3RT) and your primary focus will be on building and maintaining tools that automate repetitive tasks, allowing cybersecurity analysts to concentrate on complex situations. This position requires expertise in automation, scripting, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. Previous SOAR experience is strongly preferred.

If you are passionate about complex problem solving and motivated by scale, then this is the role for you! 

Who will you work with? 

Security Operations Engineers commonly interact with all areas of the business, such as Security Operations teams, Detection Engineers, and Security Engineers.

What are some of the exciting challenges you will be working on? 

• Design, develop, and maintain automation tools to streamline repetitive security tasks.
• Collaborate with Security Operations analysts with varying degrees of experience to understand workflow requirements and pain points.
• You will partner with engineering and other stakeholders to define and drive an automated rapid response program to secure our vast technological footprint supporting our products and the enterprise.
• Implement automated alerts and responses to potential security incidents.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, technologies, and trends in cloud computing, AI, and big data.
• Provide training and support for the use of automated tools and processes.

What does it take to work at LastPass?  

• Proven experience as a Security Automation Engineer.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and automation technologies.
• Previous cloud experience (AWS, Azure).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

It's great, but not required: 

• Generalist experience or knowledge in DevOps/Platform Engineering
• Generalist experience or knowledge Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, or Hunt concepts