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Our Purpose
At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.
About us
SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.
Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.
As a Senior Hyperautomation Engineer, you will be tasked with designing, building, and operating the automation layer that powers Wayfinder MDR. You will work closely with Threat Service Engineers (TSEs), SOC analysts, Threat Hunters, and R&D teams to transform manual SOC processes into scalable, reliable, and efficient automation workflows.
This role focuses on engineering and automation, not alert triage. You will help shape how MDR operates at scale by reducing manual workload, improving signal-to-noise ratio, and enabling faster and more consistent threat detection and response.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and maintain hyperautomation workflows that support alert triage, enrichment, investigation, and response.
- Convert SOC playbooks, investigation logic, and threat-hunting processes into automated, production-grade workflows.
- Proactively identify repetitive or high-volume SOC tasks and implement automation to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Build and maintain integrations with internal platforms and third-party security tools using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven mechanisms.
- Collaborate closely with Threat Service Engineers (TSEs) and SOC teams to fine-tune existing detections and automation logic.
- Improve and optimize MDR operational processes to ensure fast response times and effective threat mitigation.
- Own automation workflows end-to-end, including design, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain automation playbooks, templates, and best practices to support incident response at scale.
- Work closely with R&D and product teams to provide operational feedback and help shape future detection and response capabilities.
What Skills & Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Automation Engineering, SOC Tooling, Backend Engineering, or similar technical roles.
- Strong experience with Python (required); experience with SQL is highly preferred.
- Experience building and operating automation workflows or backend services in production environments.
- Solid understanding of SOC operations, incident response workflows, and security alert lifecycles.
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into scalable engineering solutions.
- Professional and articulate, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
- Flexible time off
- Paid company holidays and paid sick time
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Grandparent leave
Insurance & Financial Security
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ARAG pre-paid legal
- Nationwide pet insurance
- Cancer Care program
- Global business travel medical insurance
Work Perks & Flexibility
- Home office allowance
- Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness & Lifestyle
- Wellness coach
- Wellness/gym reimbursement
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
Our Purpose
At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.
About us
SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.
Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.
As a Senior Hyperautomation Engineer, you will be tasked with designing, building, and operating the automation layer that powers Wayfinder MDR. You will work closely with Threat Service Engineers (TSEs), SOC analysts, Threat Hunters, and R&D teams to transform manual SOC processes into scalable, reliable, and efficient automation workflows.
This role focuses on engineering and automation, not alert triage. You will help shape how MDR operates at scale by reducing manual workload, improving signal-to-noise ratio, and enabling faster and more consistent threat detection and response.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and maintain hyperautomation workflows that support alert triage, enrichment, investigation, and response.
- Convert SOC playbooks, investigation logic, and threat-hunting processes into automated, production-grade workflows.
- Proactively identify repetitive or high-volume SOC tasks and implement automation to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Build and maintain integrations with internal platforms and third-party security tools using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven mechanisms.
- Collaborate closely with Threat Service Engineers (TSEs) and SOC teams to fine-tune existing detections and automation logic.
- Improve and optimize MDR operational processes to ensure fast response times and effective threat mitigation.
- Own automation workflows end-to-end, including design, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain automation playbooks, templates, and best practices to support incident response at scale.
- Work closely with R&D and product teams to provide operational feedback and help shape future detection and response capabilities.
What Skills & Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Automation Engineering, SOC Tooling, Backend Engineering, or similar technical roles.
- Strong experience with Python (required); experience with SQL is highly preferred.
- Experience building and operating automation workflows or backend services in production environments.
- Solid understanding of SOC operations, incident response workflows, and security alert lifecycles.
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into scalable engineering solutions.
- Professional and articulate, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
- Flexible time off
- Paid company holidays and paid sick time
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Grandparent leave
Insurance & Financial Security
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ARAG pre-paid legal
- Nationwide pet insurance
- Cancer Care program
- Global business travel medical insurance
Work Perks & Flexibility
- Home office allowance
- Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness & Lifestyle
- Wellness coach
- Wellness/gym reimbursement
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health50
- Brex9
- Amazon4
- Core & Main3
- Uber3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services52
- Technology & Software23
- Banking & Financial Services15
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Fintech6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior security operations engineer jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on experience in security operations or incident response roles
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools like CrowdStrike Falcon or SentinelOne
- CISSP, GIAC GCED, GCIA, or equivalent industry certification strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and tune detection rules, correlation logic, and alerting thresholds
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Senior Security Operations Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to detection engineering
Recruiters for senior security operations engineers scan for hands-on SIEM work, not just familiarity. Lead each bullet with the platform you used, the detection logic you wrote, and what threat category it covered. Generic SOC experience without specifics gets filtered fast.
Certify before you apply at scale
CISSP, GIAC GCED, and GCIA appear in a large share of senior-level postings. If you hold one, put it above the skills section. If you're mid-certification, note the expected completion date so hiring managers don't overlook your application.
Target listings by SIEM stack not just title
Job titles vary wildly across organizations. Search for the tools you know best, such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or CrowdStrike, alongside the role title. You'll surface relevant openings that use different seniority labels but need exactly your skill set.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior security operations engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a live incident scenario walkthrough
Most senior SOC interviews include a tabletop or scenario exercise. Practice walking through a ransomware or credential-compromise incident end-to-end: detection, triage, containment, and post-incident review. Interviewers want to see how you structure your thinking under pressure.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Before accepting any offer, clarify what you own: on-call rotation frequency, escalation authority, and whether you lead junior analysts. Scope creep is common in security operations roles, and getting these boundaries in writing protects your workload and career trajectory.
Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior security operations engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior security operations engineers right now include CVS Health, Brex, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services, defense contractors, and managed security service providers consistently post the highest volume of senior-level roles.
How many senior security operations engineer jobs are remote?
About 26% of senior security operations engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior technical roles in cybersecurity. Detection engineering, threat intelligence, and SIEM administration sub-specializations tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles requiring on-site lab access or government clearance are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become a senior security operations engineer?
Start by building hands-on experience in a SOC analyst or incident responder role, then move into more complex detection and response work. Earn recognized certifications such as CISSP or GIAC GCED to signal depth. Develop proficiency in at least one enterprise SIEM platform, practice writing detection logic, and take on mentorship or project leadership to demonstrate the senior-level scope employers expect.
Can you get hired as a senior security operations engineer with limited experience?
Breaking in at the senior level with limited direct experience is difficult, but a strong portfolio of home-lab detection projects, open-source threat-hunting contributions, or documented incident response work from adjacent roles can close the gap. Targeting companies that promote from within or that value certifications heavily over years-of-service requirements gives you the best opening when your resume is thin on senior titles.
What does the senior security operations engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering threat detection methodology and tooling, and a multi-stage panel with security engineers and a hiring manager. A live tabletop exercise or take-home detection scenario is common at the senior level. Some employers add a behavioral round focused on cross-team communication and incident leadership before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to senior security operations engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior security operations engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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