Senior Security Engineer - Development
Overview:
In this role you will strengthen quantum security and IT operations by deploying AI-enabled automation and robust detection workflows. You will work with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable tooling and incident response processes that protect a globally distributed research community. You'll optimize detections, investigate security events, and drive operational resilience in a fast-moving environment. This position combines hands-on security engineering with end-to-end operational ownership to impact critical research programs.
Responsibilities:
- Implement AI-enabled SOC automation and investigation capabilities, including signal enrichment, workflow orchestration, and analyst tooling
- Develop and operate security tooling, data integrations, dashboards, and supporting platforms for daily security operations
- Tune detections and workflows to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, shorten investigation time, and increase analyst productivity
- Participate in incident investigation and response, maintain operational readiness, and troubleshoot security issues affecting network, infrastructure, and physical security services
- Partner with engineering, facilities, networking, and security teams to automate manual processes and strengthen end-to-end resilience
Key requirements:
Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field OR Master's in same fields with 3+ years in software lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat modeling, cybersecurity, or SOC/IT operations OR Bachelor's in same fields with 4+ years in the listed areas OR equivalent experience 2+ years programming in C++/C# or Python or Scala or similar Experience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) or equivalent SIEM, with detection engineering and data onboarding Experience with security automation and AI-assisted operational workflows using PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, or similar Knowledge of enterprise networking (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs) and SOC/NOC collaboration Experience with insider threat platforms (e.g., Purview, DTEX, Proofpoint ITM, Magnet Axiom, Forcepoint) and export control awareness Experience designing/deploying agentic AI or LLM-based automation in security operations Understanding of export control environments (EAR/ITAR) and government program settings Cross-functional collaboration Bias for action Analytical thinking Security Operations Center (SOC) expertiseSIEM and detection engineeringAI-assisted automation