Detection & Response Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Detection and Response Engineer to join us in the Security Response Team here at BitMEX. If you have a keen eye for detail and believe that successful Security Response activities begin with proactive hunting and competent engineering, we want to talk to you.

This is a remote position for the Asia Pacific region. Occasional overnight and weekend on-calls are required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for threat detection and monitoring of high fidelity security alerts (that you will have a hand in defining)
• Lead Incident Response activities to resolve security incidents and minimize risk for the organization
• Identify security gaps and implement constant improvements to our security stack, including vulnerability management
• Communicate effectively with lines of business and clients to address complex information security issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a security operations role and experience handling security incidents from triage to remediation
• Experience with dealing with a SIEM tool such as Splunk or ELK
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services
• Strong knowledge of Security frameworks such as Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK and how they can be used to understand and defend against cyber attacks.
• Familiar with shell scripting, or another scripting language such as Python
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Those will less experience will be considered for a Detection and Response Engineer position

Why BitMEX?

BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.

We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.

In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees. Here’s a peek into what we offer:

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• 25 days of annual leave, on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave… etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities
• A top tier & comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy for you and your dependents
• Professional development allowance to support your career advancement
• Access to our annual wellness benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth 
• Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Life insurance coverage to provide a safety net for your family’s future

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