Senior Detection Engineer II

Develop, tune, document, and maintain detection logic across multiple log sources including endpoint, cloud, container, and SaaS products.

Assist in cyber forensic investigations across a variety of log sources

Optimize log ingestion pipelines and telemetry collection to ensure high-quality, actionable security data while managing volume and cost

Design and build SOAR playbooks and automation workflows to streamline detection triage, enrichment, and response actions

Mentor junior security analysts and detection engineers on threat hunting methodologies, detection logic development, and investigation techniques

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience in a detection engineering, incident response, or offensive security role.

Experience with 1 or more public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Deep understanding of attacker TTPs across modern zero trust environments, including identity compromise, token theft, and abuse of trust boundaries

Proficient understanding of macOS internals and telemetry available to identify macOS specific threats

Experience implementing detection-as-code workflows including version control, peer review processes, automated testing, and CI/CD deployment pipelines

Basic proficiency with Python, Golang, or other programming languages

Relevant certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GREM, OSCP, GCIA, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

Background in offensive security or red teaming

Knowledge of machine learning for threat detection

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Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here. For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.