[Remote] Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 1Password is a leading cybersecurity company that focuses on building a safe and productive digital future. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer on the Incident Response team to lead complex security investigations and build systems that enhance response capabilities. The role involves driving incidents end-to-end, improving automation, and contributing to a culture of safety and learning during high-pressure situations.ResponsibilitiesLead and execute security incidents end-to-end, from initial signal through containment, recovery, and post-incident reviewAssess severity, declare incidents, and drive structured coordination and decision-making during active responsePerform hands-on investigations and threat hunting to determine root cause, attacker behavior, scope, and impactDesign and build automation to reduce triage, investigation, and response timeDevelop scalable systems and workflows that improve incident response and incident managementIdentify recurring pain points and detection/response gaps, and implement durable engineering solutionsImprove incident response playbooks, case management, and orchestration toolingApply AI-assisted tooling to enhance triage, enrichment, and investigative workflows while maintaining accuracySkills5+ years of experience in security incident response roles, with 3+ years focused on security engineering and automationProven experience leading complex security incidents in cloud-native or SaaS environmentsExperience building automation or internal tooling to improve security operationsProficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and working with APIs or orchestration platformsFamiliarity with applying AI/ML-assisted workflows to operational security use casesStrong understanding of modern attacker techniques and incident response methodologiesStrong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-facing summariesBenefitsImmediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others)Utilization of our generous paid time offAn equity grantParticipation in our incentive programsImmediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others)Utilization of our generous paid time offAn equity grantParticipation in our incentive programsMaternity and parental leave top-up programsGenerous PTO policyFour company-wide wellness daysCompany equity for all full-time employeesRetirement matching programFree 1Password accountPaid volunteer daysEmployee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGsPeer-to-peer recognition through BonuslyCompany Overview1Password operates as a password manager for documents, credit card information, and addresses. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://1password.com.Company H1B Sponsorship1Password has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.