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Security Operations Engineer

CircleCI
Location
Ontario, Canada (Remote)
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Engineering - Foundational Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of security engineering or security operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise
  • Hands-on experience with cloud, application, and CI/CD security, ideally in AWS, GCP, or Azure environments
  • Experience with security incident response and common security tooling, including EDR, CNAPP, SASE, vulnerability scanners, and log analysis
  • Ability to build and maintain security automation and tooling, with experience in languages or technologies such as Go, Python, or Terraform
  • Strong security judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk, make recommendations, and take action when information is incomplete
  • Hands-on experience using AI/ML-powered security tools in a production environment, with an understanding of where AI can improve security workflows and where human judgment remains essential
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with AI-specific threat categories (prompt injection, model supply chain risks, LLM abuse patterns)
  • Experience securing developer platforms, SaaS environments, or CI/CD infrastructure
  • Relevant certifications: CEH, AWS Security Specialty, Security+, or equivalent
  • Contributions to team process improvement, security runbook development, or internal knowledge sharing
What the job really is

As a Security Operations Engineer at CircleCI, you will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security threats, conducting risk assessments, and building security tooling across cloud and CI/CD environments. You will work closely with engineering teams to enhance security measures and incorporate AI tools into security workflows, while also participating in incident response and post-incident reviews. This role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and the application of AI in security operations.

Benefits
  • Base Pay Range: $127,500 — $159,500 CAD
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the location being remote
  • The role involves on-call support which may affect work-life balance
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