Senior Security Engineer, Detection and Response

The Company

Cape was founded in early 2022 by Palantir and Anduril alums with deep expertise in privacy and national security. While running Palantir’s US national security business, our CEO became passionate about privacy and security on mobile devices. Our mission is to be a force for good in global wireless.

At Cape, we are not just another cellular service provider; we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that starts with the devices in your pocket. We are building a cellular network that helps citizens, including those responsible for our nation’s security, regain control of their own data.

We believe that where we are, where we go, and whom we are with are among our most personal information and should be kept private. Privacy is not something you achieve by limiting yourself or by doing less, it is a set of features to be built so you can do more. We have raised money from Andreessen Horowitz and other top-tier VCs, and are excited to grow the team.

The Team

We are relentless builders, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and bringing to life ideas that have never before existed. Innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Cape, we trust our team to deliver greatness and empower them to make a profound impact. As a member of our team, you will collaborate seamlessly with our diverse group of talented engineers and other team members, enjoying dynamic interactions with colleagues from across the organization.

The Role
We are seeking a seasoned Security Engineer with a specialization in detection and response to join our team. As a strategic partner, you will be responsible for growing and expanding our detection capabilities, as well as leading the security incident response program. You will design, implement, and maintain security measures that comply with regulatory standards, enhance internal processes, and minimize data security risks. By developing ongoing security strategies and technologies, you will support the organization’s business objectives and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies across the business, enhancing our detection and response capabilities.

• Assist in addressing findings from automation and tooling, ensuring prompt and effective response and remediation.

• Run and manage detection tools and automation across the organization.

• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, providing guidance on emerging technologies and security best practices.

• Offer expert guidance and mentorship to junior security team members and employees across the company, fostering an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to effectively integrate security requirements into IT projects and business initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are advantageous.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on detection and response.

• Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data.

• Proficiency in using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS.

• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for automating security tasks and integrating security tools.

• Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.

• Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Our Culture 

• We are builders, and we choose to spend our time building things that matter. Many of our people have backgrounds in Defense Tech as well as the defense and intelligence community. We build to win.

• We hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute at a high level. Everyone here has a track record of solving hard problems throughout their careers.

• We believe that personal privacy and national security interests are not inherently at odds, and can be reconciled via strong technology.

• We believe that companies exist to build awesome things and take care of their people. Our benefits reflect that– top-tier health care, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy (that we actually use).

• We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Achieving diversity across these categories will serve to make our company stronger and our product better.

How to apply

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