Senior Security Operations Enginee
Location: Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, Paris (Remote-flexible options available)
About Cohere: Scaling Intelligence for Humanity
At Cohere, we're not just building AI; we're scaling intelligence to serve humanity. We're at the forefront of training and deploying frontier models that empower developers and enterprises to create magical AI experiences—from content generation and semantic search to advanced RAG systems and intelligent agents. We believe our work is pivotal to the widespread adoption of AI, transforming industries and unlocking unprecedented potential.
We are a collective of world-class researchers, engineers, designers, and innovators, united by a passion for our craft and an obsession with what we build. Every team member contributes directly to enhancing our models' capabilities and delivering immense value to our customers. We thrive on hard work, move fast, and believe that a diverse range of perspectives is essential for building groundbreaking products. Join us, and help shape the future of AI!
The Opportunity: Senior Security Operations Engineer
Are you a seasoned security engineer with a passion for hardening cloud environments and automating controls at scale? Do you thrive on solving complex security challenges and empowering developers to build securely by default? Cohere is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to be a pivotal force in protecting our cutting-edge AI infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of our mission. You'll be instrumental in securing our multi-cloud ecosystem, driving proactive defense strategies, and responding to emerging threats in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
What You'll Do: Act as a trusted security advisor, clearly articulating business risks to leadership and partner teams, driving informed decision-making. What You'll Bring: 5+ years of hands-on experience in SecOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Threat Detection & Response, or software development with a strong focus on security tool onboarding and optimization. If some of the above doesn’t perfectly align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply! We believe in diverse backgrounds and the power of growth. Why Join Cohere? 🤝 An open, inclusive, and collaborative culture. Ready to Shape the Future with Us?
Lead the hardening of our cloud-native environments (AWS, OCI, GCP) by integrating "secure by default" designs and features into our networks, tooling, and processes.
Empower engineers to design, build, and utilize infrastructure securely at scale by developing and deploying secure architectures via infrastructure-as-code and reusable code libraries.
Manage and optimize IAM / RBAC for our cloud infrastructure, collaborating with IT to streamline authentication/authorization for unified access control.
Deploy, configure, and operationalize critical security services and tools, including SIEM, SOAR, domain monitoring, endpoint tooling, and advanced cloud security platforms.
Lead incident response efforts, investigating security incidents, containing threats, and implementing robust post-incident hardening measures.
Support and drive control monitoring and remediation efforts for various compliance initiatives.
Gather and analyze comprehensive security metrics to identify and address security issues with cross-team dependencies.
Be an empathetic problem solver, understanding developer concerns and employing constructive, flexible approaches to build innovative security solutions.
Essential Experience & Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in automating security controls and processes.
Proven experience managing and securing multi-cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI) and Kubernetes environments.
Strong familiarity with CI/CD systems and SecOps workflows (Git, Terraform) in cloud environments.
Deep understanding and experience with one or more of the following: infrastructure automation, network segmentation, system hardening, container and cloud security concepts, and security observability.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Golang and/or Python.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, make informed decisions with limited data, and adapt quickly to evolving challenges.
A flexible and constructive approach to problem-solving, with a knack for making pragmatic trade-offs between building custom solutions versus leveraging existing tools.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex security problem statements and proposing solutions to both highly technical and non-technical audiences.
We're fostering an environment where the best minds can thrive and make a real impact. Beyond our groundbreaking work, we offer:
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research and deployment.
🍽 Weekly lunch stipends, in-office lunches, and abundant snacks.
🦷 Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus a dedicated budget for your mental well-being.
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvements.
🏙 Remote-flexible working options, with vibrant offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris, plus a co-working stipend.
✈️ Generous paid time off: 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!).
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.
If you're ready to secure the AI revolution and contribute to a mission that scales intelligence to serve humanity, we want to hear from you!