Senior Security Engineer - Defence
The role / impact
As a Senior Engineer in Security Defence, you'll design, build and operate the capabilities that help Xero detect and respond to security threats. You'll work across Security Operations, Security Response, CX, Product and Engineering, turning threat intelligence and security requirements into reliable, measurable security controls that keep our customers and our business safe.
You'll lead complex technical work, help shape our engineering direction, and build a culture of shared ownership and continuous learning across Security Defence and the wider Security team. It's a role for people who like to Go Bold on hard problems, backed by a team that knows how to Go Fast and figure things out together.
The team / how they connect
Security Defence sits at the centre of how Xero detects, investigates and responds to threats. The team covers detection engineering and security automation, working closely with Security Operations, Security Response and Product Engineering to turn intelligence into practical controls. It's a close knit group that shares knowledge openly, challenges assumptions constructively, and backs each other through high pressure moments.
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