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Senior Security Engineer

Security Automation

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PagerDuty

PagerDuty

1,001-5,000 employees

Incident management and response platform

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$156k - $232kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
Communications
Management
Java
AWS
Terraform
Splunk
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a full-stack Security Engineer in a cloud-native, micro-service SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS environment, preferably in AWS.
  • 3+ years of experience integrating security testing into SDLC processes and securing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and building API-driven integrations favoring no code/low code solutions where feasible.
  • Demonstrated experience building Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks.
  • Ability to design, implement, monitor, and operate security logging and alerting toolsets.
  • Technical stack experience required to be successful in this role: AWS Security (GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Secrets Manager, EKS/ECR, IAM family, Config), Vulnerability management (Qualys/Nessus, Wiz, Snyk), SIEM (SumoLogic or Splunk), Container Security, CI/CD Discipline (Helm, Terraform, Chef, Kubernetes (EKS)), Security Incident Response & Risk Management.
  • 4+ years of experience and proficiency in at least one programming language and framework (e.g. Python, Bash, Phoenix/Elixir, Java, Ruby on Rails).
  • Have exceptional written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong appetite for challenging problems with a high degree of ownership.
Responsibilities
  • Embrace the role of hands-on technical lead in designing security automations, tool integrations, and security relevant alerting to support product and infrastructure guardrails, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
  • Mentor and help guide team members to scope upcoming projects and support agile approaches to work management.
  • Foster a strong writing culture through creation of accurately scoped project charters and design documents.
  • Define and plan work at the multi-team level, contributing to roadmap and annual planning discussions.
  • Collaborate with Compliance and Product Development teams to build a robust vulnerability management program using automations and workflows to drive timely remediations, with focus on increasing visibility with reporting and metrics.
  • Work with loosely defined requirements where you exercise your analytical skills to clarify questions, share your approach, and collaborate with the rest of the team to build/test elegant solutions.
  • Participate in our team’s On-Call rotation, triaging and addressing security issues as they arise, and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Monitor, support, and maintain 1st party and 3rd party security tools supporting guardrail implementations, compliance automation, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Partner with peer security teams to implement controls that detect and alert on deviations from established policies or standards.

PagerDuty specializes in incident management and response, providing a platform that helps organizations quickly address IT issues to minimize operational disruptions. The platform integrates with various monitoring tools to detect incidents in real-time, alerting the right personnel for swift action. This capability is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of digital services across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare, and retail. Unlike many competitors, PagerDuty operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers based on user count and feature levels, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to enable organizations to manage and resolve IT incidents efficiently, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing service quality.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$523.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PagerDuty's expansion into the public sector and EMEA region indicates significant growth potential and market diversification.
  • The launch of new capabilities in the PagerDuty Operations Cloud demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and improving operational efficiency for clients.
  • Investments from prominent firms like Private Advisor Group LLC and inclusion in Cathie Wood's ARK ETF highlight strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IT operations management is intense, with major players like ServiceNow and Splunk posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and new leadership appointments, such as the VP of EMEA, could lead to strategic misalignments and operational challenges.

What makes PagerDuty unique

  • PagerDuty's platform integrates seamlessly with various monitoring tools, providing real-time incident detection and response, which is crucial for minimizing downtime.
  • The subscription-based model with tiered pricing ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to choose plans that best fit their needs, unlike competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • PagerDuty's recent innovations, such as the AIOps solution and Operations Cloud, enhance automation and operational efficiency, setting it apart from traditional incident management solutions.

Benefits

Health, AD&D, Disability, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance

Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Sick Time

Remote Work

Adoption Assistance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Account

Student Loan Repayment Plan