Snap Inc is a technology company that advances human progress by empowering people to express themselves and learn about the world. Our core products include Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. The Security team protects our global community by securing the systems that power Snapchat. We are seeking a Threat Intelligence focused security engineer to join our Detection and Response (D&R) team in Sydney. In this dynamic role, you will track sophisticated threat actors, develop innovative security solutions, and collaborate with global teams in the US and Switzerland. Your work will help keep Snap's users safe while we secure our platform and drive forward a threat‐informed engineering mindset.
What You'll Do
* Identify, analyze, and develop threat intelligence on emerging adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across both APT and cybercrime ecosystems.
* Proactively track, model, and monitor threat actors and campaigns that may impact Snap Inc.
* Research and innovate new detection and response capabilities, developing tools and automations to enhance threat hunting and incident response.
* Leverage AI and automation to build scalable, industry‐leading intelligence and response systems.
* Design, pilot, and implement robust logging and alerting systems to detect and prevent malicious activity across Snap's endpoints, infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.
* Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, collaborating across multiple Snap teams to investigate and mitigate threats.
* Partner with global stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in Snap's detection, intelligence, and response capabilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: threat intelligence, threat hunting, digital forensics, malware analysis, incident response/management, host/network intrusion detection.
* Strong development skills in Python and/or Go.
* Understanding of operating system internals, with a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux (file and disk structures, forensic process, security controls, hardening, scripting, and binary investigations).
* Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure, with the ability to build and deploy systems and investigate security events across Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
* 3+ years of experience in incident response, detection engineering, or related security disciplines.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to provide us with information.
Benefits
Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long‐term success.
Snap is a proud equal‐opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
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