Senior Detection and Response

Senior Detection & Response, Security OperationsSan Carlos, CA (on-site)About 1XWe build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.The RoleAs the Senior Detection & Response Leader, you will own 1X's detection strategy end-to-end, including centralized logging, SIEM architecture, and a high-signal 24/7 SOC/MDR operating model. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and running the full detection loop-from log ingestion to incident response and continuous improvement. You will design scalable systems, reduce alert fatigue, and ensure reliable response under pressure. Your work will directly strengthen 1X's ability to detect, contain, and learn from security events as we grow.You WillBuild and operate the full detection lifecycle: log collection, normalization, detection engineering, triage, response, and lessons learnedOwn centralized logging across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, identity systems, networks, and critical SaaS platformsLead SIEM strategy, including onboarding new sources, parsing, tuning, detection creation, routing logic, and executive-ready dashboardsStand up and manage a 24/7 SOC/MDR partnership, defining requirements, playbooks, SLAs, escalation paths, and quality standardsDesign and run incident readiness programs including runbooks, tabletop exercises, evidence capture processes, and post-incident improvementsReduce alert noise and increase signal through continuous tuning and risk-based alertingLead investigations directly, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and postmortemsIdentify and close detection gaps with measurable improvements to time-to-detect and time-to-contain Must Have8+ years of experience in Security Operations, Detection Engineering, or Incident ResponseProven experience owning centralized logging and SIEM platforms, including architecture design, onboarding, parsing, tuning, and detection engineeringStrong hands-on incident response skills including triage, investigation, containment, evidence handling, and postmortem leadershipExperience managing and holding a SOC/MDR partner accountable to high standards, including SLAs, QA, and escalation processesStrong communication skills and the ability to operate calmly and effectively during high-pressure incidentsExperience designing detection strategies informed by adversary techniques and threat modelsExperience operating in cloud-native and identity-heavy environments Benefits & CompensationSalary Range: $180,000 - $235,000 + EquityHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysEqual Opportunity Employer