Security Engineering Manager, Detection

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We're deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.Some core features we build and maintain include Snapchat's Camera, Creative Tools, Maps, Chat, Memories, Stories, Discover, Games, and Minis. Our Infrastructure teams deliver an innovative and cost-efficient platform that ensures Snapchat is the fastest way to communicate with your friends, no matter where you are in the world. We have one of the fastest growing digital ad platforms, and our Monetization teams drive measurable returns for advertisers through novel ad formats like Augmented Reality. As a Snap Engineering team member, you'll help us build the future of communication.We're looking for a hands on Security Engineering Manager to lead our Detection and Response (D&R) team located in Zurich. In this role, you will lead and manage a high performing team that forms part of our global D&R team. Our team is at the forefront of engineering innovative security solutions, building and deploying robust systems to protect our digital infrastructure and investigating any suspicious activity on our networks as incident responders. You'll work in collaboration with global teams in the US and Australia, embracing an engineering first mindset to effectively identify and neutralise threats across our production cloud environments, corporate infrastructure, and internal tools.If you're ready to make a tangible impact and drive innovative security projects and strategy, apply now and help shape the future of security at Snap IncWhat you'll do:Identify opportunities and assume direct ownership of multi-year, high-impact initiatives which scale our security monitoring efforts in a cost effective mannerEnsure that security monitoring infrastructure, investigation tooling, and automation systems we build consistently demonstrate high technical quality and operational excellenceMake judicious prioritization decisions that balance short term goals vs. long term security outcomes, team productivity, operational posture, and system healthDirectly participate in D&R operations, investigate events generated by the alerting pipeline and triage potential incidentsWork closely with multiple Snap Inc. teams during security incidents and drive response effortsAlign the team's direction with the strategic goals of the organization and participate in quarterly/annual planning exercisesFacilitate effective collaboration across different stakeholders, dependencies and cross-organizational partnersInvest in your team members' career growth, use effective performance management tools, and build mechanisms to delegate execution and ensure excellenceRecruit high caliber engineers to your team and build an engaging, collaborative, and productive team which positively influences the culture of the broader organizationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proven experience in one or more of the following detection and response areas: digital forensics, malware analysis, incident management, host/network intrusion detection, threat intelligenceDevelopment skills in Python, Go, and/or JavaAdvanced knowledge of operating system internals, and a core competency in two or more of the following: macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud PlatformMinimum Qualifications: 9+ years of experience in the field of security monitoring or related security role2+ years of experience in engineering managementBachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical fieldPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge in threat hunting and developing logic to automate threat detection and incident responseFamiliarity with cloud-based services and infrastructure (Google Cloud, Workspace, AWS, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detailPractical experience in a BeyondCorp modelWork record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a companyIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and provide us some information."Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success