Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
Samsara Technologies India Private Limited is looking for you to join our Security Operations Team were you will collaborate with a global team of engineers to proactively identify and mitigate risks, monitor and respond to security events, respond to and assist in security incidents as a security incident responder, and protect Samsara Technologies India Private Limited’s corporate infrastructure and operations.
You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining runbooks, assisting in creating automated workflows, and assisting in process refinement and implementation. You will collaborate with a diverse team of analysts, engineers and key stakeholders on security initiatives across the company. Above all, your focus is bringing Security expertise to the table in a collaborative, humble, and practical manner.
This is a remote role, but requires one’s availability during the East Coast hours, including being on call.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts
- Respond to cyber security incidents by executing the incident response strategy through incident closure, while providing incident updates to the incident commander throughout the incident
- Protect Samsara while partnering across the organization to drive remediation and ensure Samsara infrastructure is sufficiently protected
- Manage post-incident activity such as POMO and Corrective Action assignments
- Manage security event analysis
- Assist with developing and maintaining security policies, processes and incident response procedures
- Deliver security guidance clearly and concisely for cloud and enterprise infrastructure initiatives
- Coordinate the building of services, capabilities, integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operations and incident response
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in security incident response
- Programming experience in Python
- Strong reasoning skills and the ability to accurately document procedures and findings during analysis
- Practical experience assisting in security incident response, including triage, and coordinating across teams to drive incidents to closure
- Concise verbal and written communication skills in english
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership
- Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Ability to work flexible hours and be on call for potential security incidents
- Experience utilizing SIEM tools to perform log reviews
An ideal candidate also has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management or a related field
- Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
- Experience in cloud architecture and security (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based services
- Experience conducting security investigations across clouds, user endpoints, and servers
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance
- Technical knowledge of network fundamentals and common Internet protocols
- Relevant information security certifications
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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