Security Engineer, Detection Engineering

Who you are

You have over 4 years of experience in security engineering or software engineering, demonstrating a strong understanding of security principles and practices. Your expertise in cloud or infrastructure security is essential, as you are interested in building defenses against real-world attacks. You have a proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing security teams, showcasing your leadership abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills allow you to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Desirable

Experience with various security tools and frameworks is a plus, as is familiarity with incident response processes. You are comfortable balancing diverse risks when making decisions, ensuring that security measures align with business objectives. Your ability to collaborate cross-functionally will help improve the security posture of Asana.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design, implement, manage, and improve detection systems and controls that are crucial for the security of Asana's products. You will build tools that identify and help mitigate suspicious activity, ensuring that the organization can respond effectively to potential threats. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining incident response tooling for our blue team, which is vital for managing security incidents.

You will work closely with teammates and stakeholders to develop both short and long-term strategies for managing risks, aligning their roadmaps to enhance the overall security posture of Asana. Collaboration with product and other security teams will be essential as you support important projects and technologies, ensuring they are secure and resilient against threats.

What we offer

Asana provides a supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on the security of our products. You will have the opportunity to work in an office-centric hybrid model, with in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We value individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change and fosters a culture of belonging. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the way millions of teams work together.