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      <Title>Detection &amp; Response Engineer</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking a skilled and proactive Detection &amp; Response Engineer to join our security team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents across our cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Monitor and analyse security alerts and logs to identify potential threats and anomalies</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain detection rules and correlation logic in our SIEM platform</li>
<li>Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, performing root cause analysis and impact assessments</li>
<li>Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with relevant teams to contain and mitigate threats</li>
<li>Create and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks</li>
<li>Perform regular threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks</li>
<li>Develop and refine metrics and reporting to track the effectiveness of detection and response capabilities</li>
<li>Collaborate with other security teams to improve overall security posture and incident handling processes</li>
<li>Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and defensive strategies in the cloud-native and AI domains</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field</li>
<li>3-5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a similar role</li>
<li>Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack techniques, and defensive strategies</li>
<li>Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Rust) for automation and tool development</li>
<li>Experience with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security features</li>
<li>Knowledge of network protocols, system administration, and common attack vectors</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant security certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, SANS)</li>
<li>Experience with threat intelligence platforms and their integration into detection processes</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI/ML security implications, particularly those outlined in the OWASP LLM Top 10</li>
<li>Knowledge of software supply chain security and SBOM analysis</li>
<li>Experience with containerized environments and Kubernetes security</li>
<li>Experience in building custom security tools or integrations to enhance detection and response capabilities</li>
<li>Interest in leveraging AI to improve threat detection and automate response processes</li>
<li>Contributions to open-source security projects or threat research</li>
<li>Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></p>
<p>$200,000 - $340,000 USD</p>
<p>Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>mid</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$200,000 - $340,000 USD</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>cybersecurity principles, attack techniques, defensive strategies, scripting language, SIEM platforms, log analysis tools, cloud environments, network protocols, system administration, common attack vectors, relevant security certifications, threat intelligence platforms, AI/ML security implications, software supply chain security, containerized environments, Kubernetes security, custom security tools, digital forensics, malware analysis</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>xAI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/xai.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>xAI€’s mission is to create AI systems that aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The organisation is small and highly motivated.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.xai.com/</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/4559148007</Applyto>
      <Location>Palo Alto, CA</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-18</Postedate>
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