Senior Detection and Response Security Engineer
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Iterable is the leading AI-powered customer engagement platform
that helps leading brands like Redfin, SeatGeek, Priceline, Calm,
and Box create dynamic, individualized experiences at scale. Our
platform empowers organizations to activate customer data, design
seamless cross-channel interactions, and optimize engagement—all
with enterprise-grade security and compliance. Today, nearly 1,200
brands across 50 countries rely on Iterable to drive growth, deepen
customer relationships, and deliver joyful customer experiences.
Our success is powered by extraordinary people who bring our core
values—Trust, Growth Mindset, Balance, and Humility—to life. We
foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, where
ideas are valued and individuals are empowered to do their best
work. That’s why we’ve been recognized as one of Inc’s Best
Workplaces and Fastest Growing Companies, and were recognized on
Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2022. Notably,
Iterable has also been listed on Wealthfront’s Career Launching
Companies List and has held a top 10 ranking on the Top 25
Companies Where Women Want to Work. With a global
presence—including offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver,
London, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide—we are
committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome
candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Learn
more about our story and mission on our Culture and About Us pages.
Let’s shape the future of customer engagement together! How you
will make an impact: As a Senior Detection and Response Security
Engineer at Iterable, you will be responsible for identifying,
analyzing, and responding to security incidents, enhancing threat
detection systems, and collaborating with security teams to
strengthen defense strategies. This role focuses on real-time
incident response, detection, and reducing risks through continuous
improvements to security operations. One of our core values is a
growth mindset and Iterable is a company where everyone can grow.
If this is a role that excites you, please do apply as we value
applicants for the skills they bring beyond a job description.
Responsibilities : • Incident Response & Security Operations: o
Lead investigations into security incidents, perform root cause
analysis, and coordinate remediation efforts with stakeholders. o
Drive post-incident reporting and develop action plans to improve
security measures. o Respond to high-priority incidents and
critical vulnerabilities, ensuring proper containment and recovery.
o Integrate and evaluate new security tools and technologies to
improve threat detection and incident response capabilities. o
Build automated workflows and leverage tools to expedite data
collection, enhance investigations, and reduce manual efforts. o
Collaborate with teams across the organization to strengthen the
overall security posture. • Threat Detection & Response: o Design,
implement, and continuously improve automated detection and
response systems. o Manage and optimize SIEM solutions and
detection rules to ensure comprehensive threat monitoring. o Work
with other security engineers to identify emerging threats and
apply countermeasures. o Automate security-related tasks to
minimize toil and allow the team to focus on higher-impact
activities. • Collaboration & Strategy: o Work cross-functionally
to develop security strategies that improve detection and response
times. o Share threat intelligence and collaborate with external
partners to improve detection capabilities. o Provide technical
guidance to junior engineers on security operations and incident
response. • Continuous Improvement & Training: o Identify and
implement improvements to security tools, processes, and workflows.
o Conduct tabletop exercises and other proactive assessments to
improve incident response capabilities. o Provide training to
engineering teams to instill a security-first mindset in their
development practices. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • 5 years of
experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or a related
role. • Proven expertise in managing and investigating security
incidents in cloud and enterprise environments. • Hands-on
experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and other security monitoring
tools. • Strong knowledge of threat detection methodologies,
incident response lifecycle, and security best practices. •
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOC2, ISO, NIST, and
GDPR. • Familiarity with different programming languages (Python,
Go, Rust, etc.) for automating tasks and reducing toil. •
Experience managing and using endpoint detection and response tools
• Experience with DART work in cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure). •
Experience with Terraform Perks & Benefits: • Paid parental leave •
Competitive salaries, meaningful equity, & 401(k) plan • Medical,
dental, vision, & life insurance • Balance Days (additional paid
holidays) • Fertility & Adoption Assistance • Paid Sabbatical •
Flexible PTO • Monthly Employee Wellness allowance • Monthly
Professional Development allowance • Pre-tax commuter benefits •
Complete laptop workstation • Public Holidays (14 days) • Paid
Sabbatical • Complete laptop workstation
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