DTEX · 20 hours ago
Security Engineer
DTEX Systems is a company focused on enhancing workforce understanding and data protection through technology. They are seeking a Security Engineer to advance their cyber defense capabilities, manage detection engineering, incident response, and coordinate cyber defense operations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point person for detection and response within the team, ensuring rapid and effective handling of security events
Develop, implement, and maintain detection and response rules for cloud, endpoint, and network environments
Lead detection engineering initiatives to ensure robust coverage of emerging threats
Operate and optimize EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) solutions for comprehensive endpoint protection
Manage the SIEM, SOAR, Google SecOps and related data streams, tools, vendors, and integrations
Manage the relationship with our MDR provider, acting as their primary contact for all operational and strategic matters
Collaborate with the MDR provider to keep detection capabilities up to date and relevant, and ensure seamless integration with DTEX’s security operations
Manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, from identification and containment to eradication and recovery
Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Oversee vulnerability management programs for both corporate and production assets
Perform attack surface management to continuously assess and reduce exposure
Manage PAM JIT operations to ensure secure access to critical systems
Work closely with SRE, Product Engineering, and compliance teams to align cyber defense operations with required standards (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HiTrust)
Support compliance activities through evidence collection and automation
Participate in virtual events, training, and knowledge sharing to stay ahead of evolving threats and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
3–7 years of experience in security engineering or cyber defense roles with a strong focus on detection, response, and threat management
Startup experience or comfort working in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments
Experience managing MDR providers and acting as the primary contact for external security partners
Deep understanding of detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting methodologies
Experience with EDR, and vulnerability management in cloud and hybrid environments
Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Terraform, Pulumi)
Familiarity with AI and automation tools for security operations, including applying AI to detection and response workflows
Experience in FedRAMP and SOC 2 control environments
Ability to communicate clearly across engineering, compliance, and leadership teams
U.S. citizenship required; must be based in the United States
Benefits
Fully remote company
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible time off
Company computer hardware of your choice
Work from home setup reimbursement.
Health & wellness perks including
Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun
Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
Opportunities to learn and grow
Company
DTEX
DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$122.53MKey Investors
CapitalGNorthgate CapitalNorwest
2024-03-05Series E· $50M
2020-05-06Series D· $17.5M
2018-12-26Series C· $0.5M
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