Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Security detection and response is increasingly a core SaaS competency as more products run on cloud infrastructure and ship continuously. This role stands out because it sits at the intersection of cloud security operations and product-grade reliability, with an emphasis on building and running detection tooling and automation rather than treating incident response as a purely reactive function. The company context also suggests a newer, mission-driven operator in the wireless and privacy space, where threat models and regulatory considerations tend to be more demanding than in typical B2B software.
For a long-term SaaS security career, the work maps to durable patterns: operationalizing controls across an organization, turning findings into repeatable remediation, and embedding security requirements into ongoing IT and business initiatives. Experience optimizing SIEM and detection pipelines, using infrastructure as code, and automating workflows in AWS translates directly to modern SaaS environments where scale comes from standardization and instrumentation, not manual process.
This is best suited to a senior practitioner who prefers ownership across the full detection lifecycle, from telemetry and tooling to incident handling and stakeholder communication. It also fits someone comfortable mentoring and setting security direction while partnering closely with engineering and non-technical teams to make security measurable and actionable.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
The Company
Cape was founded in early 2022 by Palantir and Anduril alums with deep expertise in privacy and national security. While running Palantir’s US national security business, our CEO became passionate about privacy and security on mobile devices. Our mission is to be a force for good in global wireless.
At Cape, we are not just another cellular service provider; we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that starts with the devices in your pocket. We are building a cellular network that helps citizens, including those responsible for our nation’s security, regain control of their own data.
We believe that where we are, where we go, and whom we are with are among our most personal information and should be kept private. Privacy is not something you achieve by limiting yourself or by doing less, it is a set of features to be built so you can do more. We have raised money from Andreessen Horowitz and other top-tier VCs, and are excited to grow the team.
The Team
We are relentless builders, constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of what a telco can do. At Cape we trust our teammates to be great, and expect them to make profound impact. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with some of the smartest engineers, architects, and builders anywhere, working across organizational lines to deliver for our customers, every time.
The Role
We are seeking a seasoned Security Engineer with a specialization in detection and response to join our team. As a strategic partner, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures that comply with regulatory standards, enhance internal processes, and minimize data security risks. Through developing ongoing security strategies and technologies, you will support the organization's business objectives and daily operations.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies across the business, enhancing our detection and response capabilities.
Assist in addressing findings from automation and tooling, ensuring prompt and effective response and remediation.
Run and manage detection tooling and automation across the organization
Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, providing guidance on emerging technologies and security best practices.
Offer expert guidance and mentorship to junior security team members and employees across the company, fostering an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into IT projects and business initiatives.
Preferred Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) being advantageous.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on detection and response.
Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data.
Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS.
Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools.
Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks.
Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Competencies
Role competencies
Security Expertise: Experience running incidents. Knows how to run and optimize SIEMs for optimal detection and response capabilities. Understands the need for tooling and when it’s beneficial vs nice to have
Analytical: Collects data and information; uses critical thinking to solve problems and make sound decisions.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds partnerships with others to reach common goals. Able to share credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment. Works closely with other departments as necessary, supports group decisions and solicits opinions from coworkers.
Communication: Presents information through verbal and written communication; reads and interprets complex information; listens well. Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding of unique audiences.
Decision-Making: Acts quickly to solve problems and exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions. Perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data is limited.
Dependability/Self-Management: Possesses the personal discipline and diligence necessary to keep commitments and to complete tasks. Is accountable for actions and outcomes. Makes effort to improve situations without explicit instructions; a self-starter who consciously manages his/her own time and resources.
Customer Centric: Values the importance of delivering high quality, innovative service to employees; understands the needs of the client; responds promptly and is accessible to them; follows through on commitments in a timely manner; maintains positive, long-term working relationships; assumes ownership of process issues and takes appropriate steps to mitigate problems. Gets consistently high feedback from stakeholders. Raises hand to help.
Flexibility / adaptability: adjusts quickly to changing priorities, conditions, and challenges. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Is comfortable navigating ambiguity. Can handle business changes with ease and with a lack of frustration or feeling of defeat. Feels comfortable dealing with limited unknowns in an area they are well versed in.
Planning & Organization – Manages multiple projects, determines project urgency in a meaningful and practical way, uses goals to guide actions, creates detailed action plans, and organizes tasks.
Cape-specific competencies
We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Our benefits include:
401(k) match
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
Stipends for
Family-forming needs
Gender-affirming care
Unlimited PTO
Our Culture
We are builders, and we choose to spend our time building things that matter. Many of our people have backgrounds in Defense Tech as well as the defense and intelligence community. We build to win.
We hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute at a high level. Everyone here has a track record of solving hard problems throughout their careers.
We believe that personal privacy and national security interests are not inherently at odds, and can be reconciled via strong technology.
We believe that companies exist to build awesome things and take care of their people. Our benefits reflect that– top-tier health care, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy (that we actually use).
We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Achieving diversity across these categories will serve to make our company stronger and our product better.
How to apply
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