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Exaforce · 1 month ago

Security DRE (Detection & Response Engineer)

Exaforce is a U.S.-based startup at the forefront of cloud security. They are seeking a skilled and proactive Detection and Response Engineer to enhance their capabilities in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats.

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Responsibilities

Investigate security incidents related to network traffic, IAM violations, and unauthorized access
Analyse security detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic to identify malicious activities
Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential threats within the environment
Participate in incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery
Collaboration with the software development & SRE teams
Onboard customers and guide them through integration with MDR platforms
Ensure customer satisfaction and provide strategic security recommendations
This is a fully onsite role that requires high availability and proactive engagement
On-call / rotational work required

Qualification

Cybersecurity operationsThreat detectionSIEM platformsThreat hunting methodologiesCloud security AWSCloud security AzureCloud security GCPScripting PythonScripting BashCybersecurity certificationsMITRE ATT&CK knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

3-5+ years in cybersecurity operations and advanced threat detection
Experience with SIEM platforms, Security orchestration platforms (SOAR) or specialized MDR providers(Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike Falcon, Datadog, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Panther, etc)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Preferred

Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies
Security aspects of key cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP
Security aspects of various repositories like Github and Atlassian
Risk detection analysis
Experience with databases and SQL
Scripting (Python, Bash)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team and potentially in a 24/7 environment
MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge is a plus
Cyber security certifications are a plus

Benefits

A dynamic and innovative work environment at a leading-edge technology company.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Company

Exaforce

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Exaforce is a cybersecurity company that increases the efficacy and effeciency of security operations with agentic AI.

H1B Sponsorship

Exaforce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$76M
Key Investors
Amazon Web Services
2025-10-08Non Equity Assistance· $1M
2025-04-17Series A· $75M

Leadership Team

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Ankur Singla
Founder & CEO
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