As a Senior Security Detection and Monitoring Engineer at Adyen in Amsterdam, you will join the security team to develop and maintain robust detection capabilities within the company’s ecosystem. Your daily tasks include creating scalable detection logic for emerging threats using Python, developing new solutions to detect and mitigate threats, and operating an in-house built security event monitoring tool. You will also automate manual processes to save time and enhance efficiency while staying updated on attacker techniques. The role requires 4+ years of experience in intrusion detection, threat hunting, or incident response, proficiency in areas like Linux/MacOS security, container security, network security, and SaaS/IaaS Security, and advanced Python development skills. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure a proactive approach to security without traditional task segregation, emphasizing the importance of communication and pragmatic solutions.
Develop complex detection logic in Python for emerging threats.
Create new solutions to hunt, detect, and respond to security threats.
Operate and enhance Adyen’s in-house security event monitoring tool.
Automate tasks to save colleagues’ time and reduce cognitive load.
Maintain knowledge of attacker tools, techniques, and procedures.
Execute state-of-the-art initiatives to stay ahead in the market.
What we're looking for
4+ years of experience in intrusion detection, detection engineering, threat detection, or incident response.
Proficient in at least two areas: OS security (Linux/MacOS), container security, network security, SaaS/IaaS security.
Strong Python development skills for creating complex detection logic and automating tasks.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of attacker tools, techniques, and procedures.
Experience building and owning security monitoring tooling in a dynamic environment.
Proven track record of pioneering solutions in uncharted territory within the security domain.
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About Ayden
Adyen is a global payments platform that provides end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring, and issuing solutions to large global companies, enabling them to accept payments anywhere in the world. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
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