Staff Engineer, Detection and Response

Job Summary

Leading the detection and response strategy for Apollo's Security team, the full-time remote Staff Engineer, Detection and Response will build detection systems, response automations, and investigation tools while managing complex incidents and setting architectural standards.

Key responsibilities

• Own and report on the detection and response strategy, aligning it with Security key results and collaborating with cross-functional teams for early integration
• Design and manage detection architecture, ensuring comprehensive coverage, high-quality telemetry, and effective incident response processes
• Lead high-severity incidents and improve incident response readiness through exercises and automation, while mentoring engineers in detection ownership

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in detection and response, security engineering, or incident response
• Proven track record of leading detection and response strategies with measurable outcomes
• Hands-on experience with detection architecture and systems on modern SIEMs, particularly Panther
• Strong skills in Python, Git, CI/CD, and detection-as-code methodologies
• Expertise in cloud and SaaS environments, with familiarity in tools such as GCP, Google Workspace, and CrowdStrike