Senior Security Operations Enginee
Shape the future of AI securely. At Cohere, our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity by training and deploying frontier models that power magical AI experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We are at the forefront of AI, and we believe our work is instrumental to its widespread adoption. This mission demands an unparalleled commitment to security.
We're a team of world-class researchers, engineers, and designers, passionate about our craft and relentless in our pursuit of innovation. Every team member contributes to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they deliver to our customers. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, making swift, customer-centric decisions, and we know that a diverse range of perspectives is key to building groundbreaking products.
Join us to secure the AI revolution and make a tangible impact!
What You'll Do: Serve as a trusted security advisor, articulating business risks and influencing leadership and partner teams to foster a security-first culture. Who You Are: 5+ years of hands-on experience in SecOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Threat Detection & Response, or software development with a strong emphasis on security tool onboarding and optimization. Even if some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! We believe diverse skills and perspectives are invaluable. We value and celebrate diversity, striving to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs. Perks of Working at Cohere: 🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
As a Senior Security Operations Engineer, you will be a critical guardian of our cutting-edge AI infrastructure. You will:
Strategically harden our cloud-native environments (AWS, OCI, GCP) by architecting and implementing "secure by default" designs and features across network, tooling, and processes.
Drive the adoption of secure development practices by designing and deploying robust, scalable security architectures using infrastructure-as-code and reusable code libraries.
Manage and optimize IAM/RBAC for our multi-cloud infrastructure, collaborating with IT to streamline authentication and authorization for unified access control.
Deploy, configure, and operationalize advanced security services and tools, including SIEM, SOAR, domain monitoring, endpoint protection, and comprehensive cloud security tooling.
Lead rapid incident response efforts, conduct thorough post-incident analysis, and implement proactive hardening measures to prevent recurrence.
Support and enhance our compliance initiatives through continuous control monitoring, evidence collection, and efficient remediation efforts.
Leverage data by gathering and analyzing security metrics to identify trends, address cross-team security dependencies, and drive continuous improvement.
Act as an empathetic problem solver, understanding developer concerns and employing constructive, flexible approaches to build innovative and practical security solutions.
You're a proactive, hands-on security engineer with a passion for automation and securing complex, high-scale cloud environments. You likely have:
A keen interest in automating security controls and processes, with a proven track record of implementation.
Extensive experience managing and securing major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI) and Kubernetes environments.
Deep familiarity with CI/CD systems, Git, and Terraform for automating infrastructure and security workflows in cloud environments.
Expertise in one or more of the following: infrastructure automation, network segmentation, system hardening, container security, cloud security concepts, and security observability.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Golang and/or Python.
The ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, making informed decisions with limited data and adapting quickly to evolving threats.
A flexible and constructive approach to problem-solving, always seeking innovative solutions.
Strong judgment in "build vs. buy" decisions, capable of both developing custom solutions and evaluating external tools effectively.
An excellent understanding of secure engineering best practices, able to articulate complex problem statements and propose clear solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
🏙 Remote-flexible, with vibrant offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)