At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance cloud security by fine-tuning detection mechanisms and leading in-depth investigations.
- Company: Join Upwind, a cutting-edge Cloud Security Platform with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a fast-growing team with clear paths to leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cloud security while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud security and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About The Position
Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management.
Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters.
With industry-leading efficiency and e BPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security.
From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection.
At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.
We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our MDR team as the founding U.
K. member of the Security organization.
In this role, you will be part of our security function, focusing on proactive reviews and providing advanced guidance to customers, while independently owning U.
K.-hours coverage.
This is an opportunity to bring deep cloud security expertise to a fast-growing team, working closely with analysts, researchers, and engineers, with a clear path toward technical or team leadership as the U.
K. presence scales.
Responsibilities
- Assist in fine-tuning Upwind's detection and response mechanisms.
- Support proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks, exposed attack surfaces, and recommend improvements.
- Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations, including supply chain, API, malware, and runtime attack scenarios, documenting outcomes and developing playbooks to enhance future detection and response.
- Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality.
- Own the handling of complex or critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2, including live, high-pressure engagements with customers.
- Participate in recurring customer meetings, helping translate security findings into clear, actionable recommendations, and maintain composure when conversations get tense.
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques, attack surfaces, and best practices in cloud security.
- Contribute to the development and training of AI-driven detection models, leveraging machine learning to improve investigation accuracy and response efficiency.
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Security Engineer employer: Upwind Security, Inc.
At Upwind, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture. As a Security Engineer in the U.K., you will not only have the chance to make a significant impact on our cloud security initiatives but also benefit from ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to employee well-being and creativity ensures that you can thrive while contributing to cutting-edge solutions in cloud security.
