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Nerdy is hiring a Security Engineer - Detection & Response

About the Role

This role involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents through proactive monitoring and rapid response. The engineer will work to improve detection capabilities and strengthen incident response workflows across the environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats
  • Analyze security incidents to determine root cause and impact
  • Respond to breaches and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Develop and refine detection rules and playbooks
  • Use SIEM and endpoint detection tools to identify malicious activity
  • Conduct threat hunting to uncover hidden risks
  • Support incident response during security events
  • Document findings and actions taken during investigations
  • Improve detection coverage across systems and networks
  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams during escalations
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats
  • Assist in vulnerability management initiatives
  • Implement automated response workflows where applicable
  • Participate in post-incident reviews and follow-up actions
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and standards

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AWS or Azure security tools
  • Background in red teaming or penetration testing
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Prior work in a 24/7 security operations center
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements like HIPAA or SOC 2

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote position with flexible scheduling

Team

Collaborative security team within a technology-focused organization

Why This Role Matters

Security threats are evolving rapidly, and this role is central to identifying and stopping them before they cause harm. The engineer will directly influence the organization’s resilience by improving detection speed and response accuracy.

What We Value

We prioritize clear communication, technical precision, and a proactive mindset. Candidates who take initiative in identifying risks and improving processes are highly valued.

Not available for this role

Required Skills
PythonAWSSIEM PlatformsElasticPantherSigmaIncident ResponseThreat DetectionCloud SecuritySecurity MonitoringScriptingLog AnalysisSOARSecurity Automation
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Nerdy
At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) - the company behind Varsity Tutors - we’re redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI™ platform fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems, setting a new bar for measurable academic impact at global scale.
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Category security
Posted 9 months ago