Security Engineer (Detection and Response) - Alchemy : Job Details

is to bring blockchain to a billion people. The Alchemy Platform is a world-class developer platform designed to make building on the blockchain easy. We've built leading infrastructure in the space, powering over $105 billion in transactions for tens of millions of users in 99% of countries worldwide.

The Alchemy team draws from decades of deep expertise in massively scalable infrastructure, AI, and blockchain from leadership roles at leading companies and universities like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Stanford, and MIT. Alchemy recently raised funding at a $10.2 billion valuation led by Lightspeed and Silver Lake. Previously, Alchemy received investments from a16z, Coatue, Addition, Stanford University, Coinbase, the Chairman of Google, Charles Schwab, and other leading organizations. Alchemy powers the top blockchain companies globally and has been featured in various prominent media outlets.

Our mission is to bring blockchain to a billion people. As a Detection and Response Engineer at Alchemy, you'll lead our Security Operations, focusing on defending our infrastructure against threats in the dynamic blockchain landscape. Your responsibilities include developing advanced alerting systems, crafting detection strategies, and implementing containment and remediation plans. You will also scale and optimize our log ingestion and alerting pipelines to ensure system robustness and resilience. Join us to shape the future of blockchain security and set the pace for our security program.

• Design, build, and operate Alchemy's security operations program, establishing centralized security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
• Create tooling and automation to enhance signal processing, enrichment, and analysis.
• Research threat-actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and develop detection methods to identify and contain threats.
• Respond to security events, conduct triage and investigations, analyze incidents, and communicate effectively with partners.
• Define security best practices and collaborate with software development teams to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle.

• 7+ years of experience in security operations, threat detection, incident response, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in security monitoring, log analysis, and detection strategies.
• Experience in building and automating playbooks and containment strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of discussing complex technical concepts with engineers and partners at all levels.

Alchemy offers competitive compensation, including base salary and equity. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with 401(k) and unlimited flexible time off.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $350,000 annually. This range reflects only the base salary and does not include bonuses, equity, or additional benefits. Salary determination will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.