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Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response

1PasswordRemote (United States | Canada)Technology
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Dec 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

As a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Incident Response at 1Password, you will lead complex security investigations while building automation to make threat detection faster and more reliable. This remote opportunity spans across the United States and Canada and is ideal for an experienced incident lead who enjoys combining investigative expertise with hands-on engineering.

Role Overview

The Security Operations team at 1Password protects the business by securing the systems, tools, and processes that power daily operations. As a Senior Security Engineer on the Incident Response team, you will drive security incidents end-to-end, from initial signal through containment, recovery, and post-incident review. This high-impact role blends deep investigative work, hands-on engineering, and structured incident coordination. You will report directly to the Manager of Security Incident Response while operating remotely within Canada or the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute security incidents end-to-end, managing severity assessment, declaration, and structured coordination during active response.
Perform hands-on investigations and threat hunting to determine root cause, attacker behavior, scope, and impact.
Design and build automation and internal tooling to reduce triage, investigation, and response times.
Develop scalable systems and workflows that improve overall incident management and operational resilience.
Identify recurring pain points and detection or response gaps, implementing durable engineering solutions.
Improve incident response playbooks, case management systems, and orchestration tooling.
Apply AI-assisted tooling to enhance triage, data enrichment, and investigative workflows while maintaining strict accuracy.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in security incident response roles.
3+ years of dedicated experience focused on security engineering and automation.
Proven experience leading complex security incidents within cloud-native or SaaS environments.
Practical experience building automation or internal tooling to improve security operations.
Strong familiarity with applying AI and ML-assisted workflows to operational security use cases.
Strong understanding of modern attacker techniques and recognized incident response methodologies.
Calm and decisive demeanor under pressure, backed by strong judgment in ambiguous or high-severity situations.
Structured, organized approach with strong project management skills to own complex initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide executive-facing summaries.
Collaborative mindset that values blameless learning and psychological safety.

Nice to Have

Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
Experience working with APIs or orchestration platforms.

Skills and Tools

Python
Go
Bash
Cloud-native environments and SaaS infrastructure
APIs and orchestration platforms
AI/ML-assisted security tooling
Incident management and case management systems

Salary and Benefits

For United States-based candidates, the annual base salary ranges from $153,000 USD to $214,000 USD. For Canada-based candidates, the annual base salary ranges from $144,000 CAD to $202,000 CAD. Compensation is determined by fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill sets. Additional compensation includes an equity grant, incentive programs where applicable, immediate participation in comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement programs such as a 401k or RRSP, generous paid time off, maternity and parental leave top-up programs, and company-wide wellness days.

About the Company

1Password is building the foundation for a safe and productive digital future by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. Having innovated the enterprise password manager category and pioneered Unified Access Management, the company protects over 180,000 businesses ranging from Fortune 100 leaders to innovative AI companies. Recognized on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four consecutive years, 1Password fosters a culture centered on core values: keeping things simple, leading with honesty, and putting people first.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official 1Password careers page and submit your application online.

Skills and tech stack

Python

Questions candidates ask

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, this is a remote opportunity available to qualified candidates residing in the United States or Canada.

What is the salary range for this role?

For US-based roles, the annual base salary is between $153,000 USD and $214,000 USD. For Canada-based roles, the annual base salary is between $144,000 CAD and $202,000 CAD, alongside equity and comprehensive benefits.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in security incident response roles, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on security engineering and automation.

What tools and programming languages are relevant to this job?

Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Go, or Bash is beneficial, alongside experience working with APIs and orchestration platforms.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports directly to the Manager of Security Incident Response.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official 1Password careers page.

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