Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs in New York
Senior Security Operations Engineer jobs in New York are among the most actively recruited roles in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, media, and critical infrastructure sectors that demand senior-level talent. Most hiring centers on New York City, with additional volume in Albany and Buffalo driven by state government and regional bank operations. Major employers with a lasting presence include JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Northwell Health. The most sought-after specialties are threat detection engineering, SIEM platform management, and incident response leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why join us
Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.
Engineering at Brex
Engineering at Brex is about building systems that scale with speed and intention. Our teams span Software, Data, Security, and IT, and operate with high autonomy and deep collaboration. We tackle hard technical problems, own our outcomes, and push for excellence at every level — from architecture to deployment. It’s an environment where engineering is a craft, and builders become leaders.
What You’ll Do
As a Security Operations Engineer at Brex, you will focus on preventing, detecting and responding to security threats across Brex's corporate and cloud environments. You will use existing systems and develop tools to improve our security capabilities. Our team is responsible for functions across corporate security, detection & response and infrastructure security domains; and we perform systems engineering and automation to support those functions. Security Operations is part of our wider Trust & IT organization which means you will have the opportunity to work closely with Application Security, Corporate Engineering, GRC and IT and to improve security configurations, drive positive employee behaviors and generally work to prevent events from becoming incidents. You will also help build and maintain our team’s open source project Substation and have the opportunity to contribute to the Brex Tech Blog. You’ll be part of a team that actively contributes to the wider security community and has a commitment to mentorship and engineering excellence. We’re looking for individuals with a strong background and interest in detecting, responding to, and resolving security incidents and security challenges. You should be comfortable dealing with lots of moving pieces, changing priorities, and new technologies, while having a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic about working with a variety of backgrounds, roles, and people across Brex. Building a world-class financial service requires world-class security.
Where you’ll work
This role will be based in our New York office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work!
Responsibilities
- Work on a highly cross-functional team to prevent, detect and respond to security threats across Brex's corporate and cloud environments
- Perform security incident response, investigation, remediation, and documentation, participate in periodic threat hunting and security exercises
- Leading, scoping and building features, participate in designing, and maintaining tools and systems which support the team’s domains – corporate security, detection & response and infrastructure security
- Collaborating and partnering with engineering and operations teams to drive remediation of security issues, while balancing prioritization of those security issues within SLA and teams’ respective backlogs
- Caring about secure system design, valuing building things correctly, an understanding of a MVP approach and an empathetic mindset when working with others
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR equivalent training / fellowship OR 5+ years work experience
- Experience working in a corporate security, detection & response or infrastructure security role with responsibilities for security alert triage and security incident response
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems and DevOps workflows (e.g. Buildkite, Flux, Git, Terraform) in cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with deploying and maintaining some of the security services and tools owned by the team (e.g. - SIEM, data pipelines, SOAR, domain monitoring, endpoint tooling, email protection tooling, cloud security tools)
- While not primarily a development role, the team develops and maintains tools written in Go and Python, so experience with coding is required
- You thrive in a collaborative environment filled with a diverse group of people with different expertise and backgrounds. We currently have around 30 nationalities represented with more than ½ the company working in a country different from the one they grew up in.
Bonus points
- Proficiency with Go and other programming languages
- Experience with securing distributed systems in AWS, cloud and Kubernetes environments
- Contributions to the wider technical community (open source, public research, mentorship, community organizing, blogging, presentations, etc)
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $192,000 - $240,000. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.
Why join us
Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.
Engineering at Brex
Engineering at Brex is about building systems that scale with speed and intention. Our teams span Software, Data, Security, and IT, and operate with high autonomy and deep collaboration. We tackle hard technical problems, own our outcomes, and push for excellence at every level — from architecture to deployment. It’s an environment where engineering is a craft, and builders become leaders.
What You’ll Do
As a Security Operations Engineer at Brex, you will focus on preventing, detecting and responding to security threats across Brex's corporate and cloud environments. You will use existing systems and develop tools to improve our security capabilities. Our team is responsible for functions across corporate security, detection & response and infrastructure security domains; and we perform systems engineering and automation to support those functions. Security Operations is part of our wider Trust & IT organization which means you will have the opportunity to work closely with Application Security, Corporate Engineering, GRC and IT and to improve security configurations, drive positive employee behaviors and generally work to prevent events from becoming incidents. You will also help build and maintain our team’s open source project Substation and have the opportunity to contribute to the Brex Tech Blog. You’ll be part of a team that actively contributes to the wider security community and has a commitment to mentorship and engineering excellence. We’re looking for individuals with a strong background and interest in detecting, responding to, and resolving security incidents and security challenges. You should be comfortable dealing with lots of moving pieces, changing priorities, and new technologies, while having a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic about working with a variety of backgrounds, roles, and people across Brex. Building a world-class financial service requires world-class security.
Where you’ll work
This role will be based in our New York office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work!
Responsibilities
- Work on a highly cross-functional team to prevent, detect and respond to security threats across Brex's corporate and cloud environments
- Perform security incident response, investigation, remediation, and documentation, participate in periodic threat hunting and security exercises
- Leading, scoping and building features, participate in designing, and maintaining tools and systems which support the team’s domains – corporate security, detection & response and infrastructure security
- Collaborating and partnering with engineering and operations teams to drive remediation of security issues, while balancing prioritization of those security issues within SLA and teams’ respective backlogs
- Caring about secure system design, valuing building things correctly, an understanding of a MVP approach and an empathetic mindset when working with others
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR equivalent training / fellowship OR 5+ years work experience
- Experience working in a corporate security, detection & response or infrastructure security role with responsibilities for security alert triage and security incident response
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems and DevOps workflows (e.g. Buildkite, Flux, Git, Terraform) in cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with deploying and maintaining some of the security services and tools owned by the team (e.g. - SIEM, data pipelines, SOAR, domain monitoring, endpoint tooling, email protection tooling, cloud security tools)
- While not primarily a development role, the team develops and maintains tools written in Go and Python, so experience with coding is required
- You thrive in a collaborative environment filled with a diverse group of people with different expertise and backgrounds. We currently have around 30 nationalities represented with more than ½ the company working in a country different from the one they grew up in.
Bonus points
- Proficiency with Go and other programming languages
- Experience with securing distributed systems in AWS, cloud and Kubernetes environments
- Contributions to the wider technical community (open source, public research, mentorship, community organizing, blogging, presentations, etc)
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $192,000 - $240,000. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.
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Senior Security Operations Engineer Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Brex3
- Amazon1
- Certified Kernel Tech1
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton1
- Constellation Brands1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Fintech2
- Education1
- Food & Beverage1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior security operations engineer jobs across New York.
- Five or more years of experience in security operations or SOC engineering roles
- Hands-on proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Experience leading incident response investigations and coordinating cross-functional remediation
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GCIA, or CompTIA Security+ recognized by New York employers
- Demonstrated ability to develop detection rules, playbooks, and threat intelligence workflows
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks applicable to New York-regulated industries, including NYDFS cybersecurity requirements
Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior security operations engineer in New York?
The most direct path is building several years of hands-on SOC or security engineering experience, then pursuing credentials that New York employers consistently require, such as CISSP or GIAC certifications. New York has no state-issued license for this role, but organizations in NYDFS-regulated industries expect familiarity with the New York Department of Financial Services cybersecurity regulation. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is the standard educational baseline for senior-level roles.
How much do senior security operations engineers make in New York?
Senior security operations engineers in New York earn a median of about $116,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,740 for the lowest 10% to over $203,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior security operations engineers in New York?
Employers hiring senior security operations engineers in New York right now include Brex, Amazon, and Certified Kernel Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of financial institutions, large hospital networks, and media companies creates consistent demand for experienced engineers across both enterprise and mid-market organizations.
Which New York cities have the most senior security operations engineer jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Latham account for the most senior security operations engineer openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its concentration of global banks, insurance firms, and healthcare systems that maintain large internal security teams, while Albany generates demand from state government agencies and regional financial institutions that anchor the upstate market.
Are there remote senior security operations engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most technical roles, because much of the work involves monitoring dashboards, analyzing telemetry, and coordinating digitally rather than being physically on-site. About 36% of senior security operations engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Detection engineering, threat intelligence analysis, and SIEM tuning are the functions most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a senior security operations engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a SOC analyst role, which is the position large New York employers such as financial institutions and hospital systems use to develop security talent before promoting into engineering tracks. Northwell Health and major New York banks regularly hire junior analysts and provide structured advancement paths. Earning an entry-level certification like CompTIA Security+ and building home-lab or capture-the-flag experience strengthens applications considerably when formal work history is limited.
Where can I find and apply to senior security operations engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to senior security operations engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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