Natera, Inc.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response & SOC
Natera, Inc., San Carlos, California, United States, 94071
Overview
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response & SOC is a hands-on leader who is accountable for continuous monitoring and appropriate response to all information security vulnerabilities and incidents (potential & actual) at Natera, including detection, response and recovery. Responsibilities
Define, scale and streamline InfoSec Incident response and vulnerability management capabilities for improved effectiveness and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in proactive management of vulnerabilities and potential security incidents including vulnerability scanning, threat hunting, identification and acting on anomalous activity based on improvements in processes, tools and techniques. Lead and perform end-to-end incident response for all types of security events, including collaboration with external SOC and law enforcement as needed. Manage the day-to-day operation of the vulnerability management program, including vulnerability scanning, testing, reporting, and work with stakeholders to develop remediation strategies. Perform detailed analysis and risk evaluation of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, attack surfaces and detection avoidance tactics. Improve detection, response, and recovery operations by conducting lessons learned exercises and communicating with Senior Management in IT and business. Ensure appropriate evidence handling and chain of custody for security incidents. Develop and enhance incident and vulnerability management dashboards in SIEM and other tools to report regularly on vulnerability risk and security incidents. Monitor external event sources for emerging vulnerabilities, threats and attack scenarios and influence/assist IT teams to build appropriate controls. Collaborate with external threat intelligence sources to stay ahead of threats that could impact Natera. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the broader IT organization and business units. Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including at least 3+ years in large enterprise information security operations technologies, tools and processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey security concepts to non-technical audiences (e.g., senior and executive management). Ability to act as a Business Systems Analyst and articulate business requirements and use-cases in a technology-agnostic way. Recent experience with the AWS and Google security stack. Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX/Linux, macOS and Windows) and database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.). Experience with Security Event Information Management systems (SIEM) and log aggregation systems. Experience with Security Vulnerability Management tools. Experience with virtualization and cloud-based (AWS, Azure) networks. Ability to perform network forensics and read packet captures. Experience with Open Source and COTS Security Monitoring & Incident Response Tools. Hands-on capability in AI, agent-based SecOps, and scripting/automation to build and run next-gen SecOp and IR. Compensation & Location
The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications and location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Remote USA $135,800 - $190,000 USD Our Opportunity
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. You’ll be stretched and challenged, and be proud to be part of a company changing the landscape of genetic disease management. What We Offer
Competitive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents. Free testing for employees and their immediate families, fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and more. We also offer a generous employee referral program. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and supports our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. EEO & Compliance
Natera values transparency and fair hiring practices. This description does not include all potential job duties and requirements and may be adjusted as needed. For more information about employment policies, contact the HR department.
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Incident Response & SOC is a hands-on leader who is accountable for continuous monitoring and appropriate response to all information security vulnerabilities and incidents (potential & actual) at Natera, including detection, response and recovery. Responsibilities
Define, scale and streamline InfoSec Incident response and vulnerability management capabilities for improved effectiveness and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in proactive management of vulnerabilities and potential security incidents including vulnerability scanning, threat hunting, identification and acting on anomalous activity based on improvements in processes, tools and techniques. Lead and perform end-to-end incident response for all types of security events, including collaboration with external SOC and law enforcement as needed. Manage the day-to-day operation of the vulnerability management program, including vulnerability scanning, testing, reporting, and work with stakeholders to develop remediation strategies. Perform detailed analysis and risk evaluation of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, attack surfaces and detection avoidance tactics. Improve detection, response, and recovery operations by conducting lessons learned exercises and communicating with Senior Management in IT and business. Ensure appropriate evidence handling and chain of custody for security incidents. Develop and enhance incident and vulnerability management dashboards in SIEM and other tools to report regularly on vulnerability risk and security incidents. Monitor external event sources for emerging vulnerabilities, threats and attack scenarios and influence/assist IT teams to build appropriate controls. Collaborate with external threat intelligence sources to stay ahead of threats that could impact Natera. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the broader IT organization and business units. Qualifications
B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including at least 3+ years in large enterprise information security operations technologies, tools and processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey security concepts to non-technical audiences (e.g., senior and executive management). Ability to act as a Business Systems Analyst and articulate business requirements and use-cases in a technology-agnostic way. Recent experience with the AWS and Google security stack. Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX/Linux, macOS and Windows) and database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.). Experience with Security Event Information Management systems (SIEM) and log aggregation systems. Experience with Security Vulnerability Management tools. Experience with virtualization and cloud-based (AWS, Azure) networks. Ability to perform network forensics and read packet captures. Experience with Open Source and COTS Security Monitoring & Incident Response Tools. Hands-on capability in AI, agent-based SecOps, and scripting/automation to build and run next-gen SecOp and IR. Compensation & Location
The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications and location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Remote USA $135,800 - $190,000 USD Our Opportunity
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. You’ll be stretched and challenged, and be proud to be part of a company changing the landscape of genetic disease management. What We Offer
Competitive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents. Free testing for employees and their immediate families, fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and more. We also offer a generous employee referral program. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and supports our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. EEO & Compliance
Natera values transparency and fair hiring practices. This description does not include all potential job duties and requirements and may be adjusted as needed. For more information about employment policies, contact the HR department.
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