Threat Detection Engineer (Cloud/Container)

This role involves designing and implementing threat detection logic and automated response workflows, partnering with engineering teams to expand telemetry, and collaborating with wider teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in detection engineering or incident response, expertise in AWS and container security, strong scripting skills in Python and Go, and familiarity with SIEM and XDR platforms. The position is remote and full-time.

Must Have

• 5+ years in detection engineering or incident response
• Experience with AWS and container security
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Go)
• Familiar with SIEM and XDR platforms
• An ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English

Perks & Benefits

• Remote first company
• Competitive salary
• Individual performance based bonuses every quarter
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Flexible core working hours (10am-3pm in local time zone)
• Referral bonuses
• Flash bonuses
• Top of the line equipment
• Annual company retreats

What you'll be doing

• Design detection logic aligned to adversary techniques
• Implement automated response workflows and playbooks
• Partner with engineering teams to expand telemetry coverage
• Participate in all team ceremonies including planning and team retrospectives
• Collobrate with wider teams
• Mentoring less experienced team members

What you'll bring

• 5+ years in detection engineering or incident response
• Experience with AWS and container security
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Go)
• Familiar with SIEM and XDR platforms
• An ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English

What’s In It For You

📍 Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability

💰 A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter

🌴 28 days paid annual leave

⏰ Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this

📝 Referral bonuses & flash bonuses

💻 Top of the line equipment

🌍 Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Interview Process

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team

Offline Take home assignment

Remote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)

Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)

Personalised Support

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Your Move

If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.