Incident Response Engineer, Security Team

Who you are

You have a strong passion for Cyber Security and its ability to protect customers, partners, and employees. You thrive in collaborative environments and can manage stakeholders effectively, especially under pressure. With experience in incident detection and response, you understand the importance of maintaining trust in a company's security practices. You are eager to learn and build a comprehensive knowledge base about how security integrates with business and engineering teams. You are adaptable and willing to grow in your role, contributing to a culture of security awareness.

What you'll do

In this role, you will execute, develop, and document incident handling guides and processes for Kong. You will prioritize events using existing tools to correlate data, aiming to reduce false positives and detect threats effectively. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and tuning security alerts to ensure the highest level of security for the organization. You will work closely with various teams to foster a collaborative environment, ensuring that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the business. You will also participate in incident response activities, helping to recover from security incidents and improve processes based on lessons learned. Your role will be crucial in maintaining compliance and enhancing the overall security posture of Kong.

What we offer

Kong provides a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills in Cyber Security. You will have the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team of skilled engineers and contribute to meaningful projects that protect the organization and its stakeholders. The company values collaboration and encourages you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will be part of a mission-driven organization focused on enabling companies to adopt API-first strategies securely.