#TeamNextdoorNextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can belong. Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby - neighbors, businesses, and public services. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 315,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries.Meet Your Future NeighborsAs the Security Operations Engineer you will be responsible for monitoring Nextdoor's enterprise and product core platforms/systems and managing security tools and capabilities. This role requires an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and the organizational best practices required to mitigate them. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, staying ahead of potential security issues, and solving security challenges with practical solutions.At Nextdoor, we offer an inclusive work environment. We embrace a hybrid experience, enabling connectedness while providing a flexible experience for our valued employees. The Impact You'll MakeAs a security operations engineer you will contribute to developing Nextdoor's security capabilities and championing security resilience and culture by partnering across teams at Nextdoor. In addition to responding to security events including vulnerabilities and threats, you will help define future security engineering capabilities.Your responsibilities will include: Continuously monitor security infrastructure, identify suspicious activitiesUtilize data and security tools to analyze and respond to security alertsLead and coordinate incident response efforts by executing the incident response strategy through incident remediation and closureMonitor and maintain vulnerability reporting and bug bounty programsTriage vulnerability and threat notifications to determine priority and necessary remediationConduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify threats and reduce riskEvaluate, implement and maintain security controls across devices and cloud environmentsWork closely with IT, DevOps, and Cloud Infrastructure to integrate security practices and toolsBuild integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operationsScript and automate integrations, detections, and security reportingChampion security by providing awareness training for new hires and employeesStay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and update security measures accordinglyMaintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, policies, and protocolsEnsure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)Assist with internal and external security auditsParticipate in in-person Nextdoor events, trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and other team building exercisesBuild in-person relationships with team members and contribute to the KIND culture that Nextdoor valuesWhat You'll Bring To The TeamExperience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), APIs, and integration for automation of security tasks3+ years of experience in a security operations and/or vulnerability management roleBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related fieldPractical experience assisting in security incident response, including triage, and coordinating across teams to drive incidents to closureDemonstrated ability to evaluate, build, and maintain security toolingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownershipProactive and action-oriented approach to building solutions for opportunities you identifyExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyModels Nextdoors values including Earn Trust Everyday, Invest in Customer, Customer Obsessed, Experiment and Learn Quickly, and Act Like an OwnerExperience with macOS MDM and cloud-native environments, (e.g. AWS or GCP) is requiredPreferredExperience with security cloud-based microservices infrastructure and IaaCExperience with IdPs, SSO, and Identity and Access ManagementThreat driven or offensive security mindset with practical defense experienceExperience building dashboards for security metrics and cross-org security postureData analytics, data engineering, data science, or ML/AI experienceHands-on certifications (e.g. OSCP, Certified Ethical Hacker, SANS) and/or demonstrated code projects. Please share your github or public code samples with us! RewardsCompensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $120,000 to $170,000 USD on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role. Compensation may also vary by geography.We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. We have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision - and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we seek to serve. We encourage everyone interested in our purpose to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For information about our collection and use of applicants' personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.
