Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection at Quanata

At Quanata, we are on a mission to build a better world through context-based insurance solutions. We are a customer-centered team that blends the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley with the long-term stability of State Farm. Our diverse group of data scientists, engineers, and designers works together to create the insurance experiences of the future, and we are looking for passionate people to help us make a quantifiable impact.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. This is a senior-level position where you will lead the development and expansion of our threat detection and intelligence program. You will play a vital role in protecting our InsurTech products and ensuring the safety of our customers and their data.

Core responsibilities

• Develop and maintain proactive threat detection capabilities within our SIEM, correlating logs from various sources to identify and neutralize potential threats.
• Build and manage SOAR playbooks and automation workflows to scale our security operations and improve incident response efficiency.
• Collaborate with product development teams to understand application architectures and infrastructure, ensuring the design of effective, targeted detection rules.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for threat intelligence. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Six to eight years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least three years specifically focused on threat hunting, detection, and intelligence.
• Proven expertise with SIEM platforms and SOAR tools, including the ability to create playbooks and automation.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security, application architecture, and infrastructure platforms.
• Deep familiarity with industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical security findings into actionable business insights.
• Relevant professional certifications such as GCIH, OSEP, OSCP, eCTHP, or CCTIA.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $275,000. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development budget to support your career growth.
• Remote work flexibility with a stipend for home office equipment.

How to apply

If you are ready to help us secure the future of insurance and protect our customers through innovative threat detection, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our official careers portal, and be sure to verify that all communications from us originate from the quanata.com domain to ensure your personal data remains secure during the process.