Security Operations Engineer

Aera Technology is a pioneer in the growing category of Decision Intelligence – the technology to digitize, augment, and automate decision-making processes with AI and machine learning. Through our AI decision automation platform, Aera Decision Cloud, we are helping the best-known brands in the world make smarter, faster decisions.

Privately-held and VC-funded, we have a global team of over 400 Aeranauts – and we're growing. We deliver Decision Intelligence innovation and services that enable enterprises to automate and scale decision making with accuracy and speed. We continue to be the trusted choice of market leaders for our proven ability to generate value and unlock opportunities that were previously unattainable.

As a Security Operations Engineer, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our systems, data, and people — no matter your level of experience. From early-career professionals eager to grow, to senior-level engineers ready to drive strategy, we welcome a range of backgrounds and expertise to join our mission. You'll be part of a global, agile team working across time zones, technologies, and ideas to strengthen Aera's security posture. Your impact will scale with your level of experience, and you'll have the opportunity to grow into new areas as we evolve together.

Responsibilities

• Here is our breakdown of expectations based on years of experience:

Entry-Level Security Operations Engineer

• Assist in monitoring security tools and systems (e.g., endpoint protection, cloud configurations).
• Support initial triage of alerts and documentation of incidents.
• Learn and contribute to internal runbooks and best practices.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives and training sessions.
• Shadow and learn from incident response and vulnerability management processes.

Mid-Level Security Operations Engineer

• Configure and support tools like SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
• Assist in automation of operational tasks through APIs and scripting.
• Monitor and escalate potential security events or anomalies.
• Partner with IT and cloud teams to enforce access and identity policies.
• Contribute to documentation and delivery of security training across regions.

Senior Security Operations Engineer

• Lead implementation and tuning of enterprise security tools across cloud and IT environments.
• Own integration and automation of services to enforce security policies globally.
• Drive improvements to our vulnerability management program and incident response readiness.
• Deliver regional and global training on phishing, social engineering, and awareness topics.
• Partner with compliance, IT, and legal stakeholders to align on controls and risk.

Lead Security Operations Engineer

• Serve as subject matter expert on cloud security: identity, access, policy, and network controls.
• Architect and scale security tools (endpoint, SIEM, vulnerability, monitoring) across Aera's global footprint.
• Design, build, and lead automated systems that enforce security policy across all teams.
• Own the development and delivery of global security education and awareness programs.
• Build and maintain robust incident response processes, including IR playbooks and simulations.
• Report on risk, effectiveness, and trends across IR, vulnerability management, and compliance domains.

About You

• We understand candidates will bring varying strengths depending on their experience level. Here's how we scale expectations:

For Entry-Level Candidates

• 0–2 years of experience in security, IT, or systems administration
• Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) a plus
• Eagerness to learn, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset

For Mid-Level Candidates

• 2–5 years in a security or infrastructure engineering role
• Experience with monitoring tools, endpoint protection, or access control systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and network security principles

For Senior Candidates

• 5–8 years in security operations or cloud infrastructure security
• Hands-on experience with incident response and vulnerability management
• Strong scripting/automation capabilities and ability to lead cross-functional projects
• Skilled in securing enterprise cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

For Lead Candidates

• 8–10+ years in a security operations or architecture role
• Track record of building, securing, and automating systems at scale
• Leadership in incident response, cross-functional risk management, and global security strategy
• Deep technical knowledge in cloud-native security tools and IAM models
• Strong communicator and mentor across global teams

Perks And Benefits

• Stock Options: We believe every Aera team member should have a stake in our future success
• Medical: A medical subscription to one of the main private healthcare clinic networks (Regina Maria)
• Employee Referral Program: Earn cash when your referrals get hired
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from the beginning of 25 annual leave days;
• Snacks: When you're working from the office, you'll have access to our fully stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages
• Events and Extras: We work hard and get things done, but we also value the importance of having fun: office outings; birthday celebrations; holiday parties; weekly in-office lunches, and more
• Work Schedule: We're open to a hybrid work model, and can offer a flexible daily schedule depending on your role
• Note: We're continuously re-evaluating these to offer the best for our Aeranauts, so these are subject to change for the better

If you share our passion for building a sustainable, intelligent, and efficient world, you're in the right place. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, we're a series D start-up, with teams in Mountain View, San Francisco (California), Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Paris (France), Munich (Germany), London (UK), Pune (India), and Sydney (Australia).

So join us, and let's build thisAera Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Aera Technology will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Aera Technology respects the privacy of your data. Please take the time to read our European GDPR privacy candidate notice available here