
About Instacart
Fast grocery delivery from your favorite stores
Key Highlights
- Valuation of $39 billion with $2.4 billion raised
- Partners with over 40,000 stores including Costco and Kroger
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Serves millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada
Instacart is a leading grocery delivery service headquartered in San Francisco, California, serving millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada. Partnering with major retailers like Costco, Kroger, and Publix, Instacart offers same-day delivery from over 40,000 stores. The company has raised ov...
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Security Engineer β’ Senior
Instacart β’ United States - Remote
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Instacart is hiring a Senior Threat Hunting Engineer to proactively hunt for threats across their infrastructure and conduct forensic investigations. You'll work with tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk to protect the platform and its users. This role requires expert-level experience in threat analysis and incident response.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in threat hunting and incident response, with a deep understanding of sophisticated adversaries and attack patterns. Your expertise allows you to conduct thorough forensic investigations and build comprehensive attack timelines that enhance security measures. You are proficient in using tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk, which are essential for identifying and mitigating threats in complex infrastructures. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to share intelligence and improve security protocols. Your analytical skills enable you to provide critical insights that protect both the platform and its users. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest security trends and technologies, ensuring that your skills remain sharp and relevant.
Desirable
Experience with additional security tools and frameworks is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud security practices. You may also have a background in programming or scripting languages, which can enhance your ability to automate tasks and improve threat detection processes.
What you'll do
As a Senior Threat Hunting Engineer at Instacart, you will take the lead in proactively hunting for threats across our infrastructure. Your role will involve conducting deep-dive forensic investigations to identify vulnerabilities and potential breaches. You will analyze attack patterns and provide critical intelligence that informs our security strategies. Collaborating with other teams, you will help develop and implement security measures that protect our platform and users. You will also be responsible for building comprehensive attack timelines that document incidents and responses, contributing to our overall security posture. Your insights will guide the development of new security protocols and practices, ensuring that we remain ahead of potential threats. You will participate in regular security assessments and contribute to incident response planning, helping to create a robust security framework that supports our mission.
What we offer
Instacart offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to choose where you do your best workβwhether from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop. We provide competitive compensation, including a base salary and equity grants for new hires. Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to transforming the grocery industry and making a positive impact on our community. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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