Security Operations Engineer

23andMe Research Institute is looking for an experienced Senior Security Analyst to join our Security Operations team. In this role you will lead security incident response as Incident Commander, triage and investigate alerts, and design and build threat detection to help protect our customer and corporate data. You will bring critical thinking skills, hands-on experience, and the ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams. Who we are Since 2006, 23andMe Research Institute’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding. What you'll do Serve as Incident Commander during security incidents; coordinate and drive the response across cross-functional teams. Manage and improve the incident response workflow, runbooks, and playbooks. Triage, investigate, and prioritize alerts; separate true events from background noise. Design, build, and tune threat detection, and conduct threat hunting. Track open incidents, ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions, and report on incident related metrics. Identify automation opportunities and build integrations to speed up response. Participate in an on-call rotation; eligible for an additional on-call bonus. Collaborate across Engineering, IT, and security teams to solve challenging problems. What you'll bring 4+ years of relevant security operations or incident response experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands-on experience with threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Familiarity with one or more scripting languages and with common operating systems. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to stay composed under incident pressure and work effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Hands-on experience and proficiency with EDR, SIEM, and enterprise tools such as Okta, AWS, CrowdStrike/SentinelOne, Datadog, Sumo Logic, Splunk,and AI tools (Claude, Bedrock, Copilot, OpenAI, etc.). ​ About Us 23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at . At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you. Pay Transparency 23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range $110,000-$140,000