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Principal Security Engineer

Altruist
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years in security operations
  • 2+ years leading or managing a SOC or detection & response team
  • Hands-on incident response and investigations in a cloud-first environment
  • Depth with SIEM (Datadog/Splunk), EDR/MDR (CrowdStrike/SentinelOne), and cloud telemetry (AWS)
  • Experience managing an MDR/MSSP and/or IR retainer relationship
  • B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields or relevant experience
Nice to have
  • Experience working in regulated environments (SEC/FINRA, fintech, or financial services)
  • Experience building or standing up a 24x7 SOC or transitioning to managed detection & response
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA)
What the job really is

As a Principal Security Engineer at Altruist, you will lead and mentor the security operations team, overseeing a 24x7 security monitoring program for a self-clearing broker-dealer. Your responsibilities include managing incident response processes, defining security metrics, and enhancing detection and response capabilities while collaborating with other departments to address security gaps.

Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation
  • Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
  • 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
  • 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
  • Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, and travel, etc.)
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in San Francisco or Culver City
  • No mention of specific technologies or frameworks beyond those listed, which may limit exposure to newer tools
  • Salary range provided, but may vary based on experience and other factors
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