Remote Staff Security Engineer

Description:

• OpenSea is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents impacting the company, both on and off chain.
• The role involves developing and deploying cutting-edge tools, shaping detection and response strategies, and fostering a culture of security within the organization.
• Responsibilities include designing a detection platform for processing log data, developing infrastructure for data integration, architecting automated solutions for threat detection, and implementing monitoring systems for security hardening.
• The engineer will also automate detection workflows, collaborate with engineering teams to embed security measures, and utilize programming skills to maintain detection tooling and build custom integrations.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in security engineering, with expertise in forensics, malware analysis, intrusion detection, and incident response.
• Proficiency with AWS (preferred), GCP, or other cloud providers is required.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in detection engineering, rules development, and SIEM tools (e.g., ELK, Splunk) is necessary.
• Start-up experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, PowerShell, Node.js, C#, Python, or Ruby is essential.
• Candidates should have deep knowledge of threat modeling aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Lockheed Killchain model.
• SANS certification (504, 508, 578) is a bonus.
• A strong interest in blockchain technology, with either prior experience or a significant curiosity to learn, is desired.

Benefits:

• The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $185,000 to $340,000, depending on qualifications, in addition to benefits and equity.
• OpenSea offers a remote-first work environment, allowing team members to work from anywhere while providing opportunities for in-person collaboration throughout the year.
• The company encourages applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria but are excited about the opportunity to join the team.