Uber Sr Staff Security Engineer 

United States, West Virginia 

836206432

• Lead the technical direction and architecture of our cyber security defense capabilities, including areas such as enterprise security posture management, threat detection and response, and vulnerability management.
• Design and implement robust and scalable security solutions leveraging a diverse range of technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms, IAM).
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and recovery activities. Perform post-incident analysis and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences.
• Proactively research and evaluate emerging security threats, technologies, and trends, and provide recommendations for their adoption to enhance our security posture.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Legal, and Compliance, to integrate security considerations into the development lifecycle and business processes.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
• Contribute to the development and automation of security tools and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate complex security concepts and risks effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in security audits and compliance initiatives, providing technical expertise and ensuring adherence to security standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or related field
• 10+ years full-time work experience in security engineering, with a strong focus on security defense and incident response.
• Deep technical expertise in multiple security domains, such as network security, endpoint security, cloud security (GCP, OCI, Azure, AWS), and identity and access management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Golang) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions at an enterprise level.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex security issues.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
• Experience leading technical security projects and mentoring other engineers.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

• Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security or related field
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle), EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Nessus), and penetration testing tools.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

• Familiarity with the development of production services on public cloud providers (GCP, OCI, Azure or AWS)

• Experience with AI technologies and frameworks and incorporating them into production systems

• Experience in leading complex projects across multiple engineering organizations

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$265,000 per year - USD$294,000 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$265,000 per year - USD$294,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$265,000 per year - USD$294,000 per year.