Listing Description

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as our next Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.

About the job

This position is needed to join the Threat Intelligence team and provide high level tactical intelligence products to Twilio stakeholders. This candidate will have a proven history of producing accurate intelligence products and be able to communicate intelligence findings to stakeholders, up to and including executive leadership. 

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Be responsible for developing intelligence products through collection, evaluation, analysis, and reporting of cyber threat information.


• Engage with stakeholders and assess and review priority intelligence requirements.


• Develop threat intelligence reporting on active groups, relevant developments, and government backed threat actors 


• Analyze security events & incidents and develop attack trending reports


• Develop intelligence driving recommendations and identify threats that target Twilio users or misuses Twilio infrastructure.

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 3+ years of experience as a Threat Operations team member, Security Researcher, Cyber Threat Researcher, or Cyber Crime investigator 


• Understanding of key intelligence analysis concepts, including the intelligence cycle


• Possesses the ability to review information to determine its significance, validate its accuracy and assess its reliability. 


• Understanding of what information or assets are of value to threat actors and how organizations are breached and customer accounts compromised. 


• Undergraduate degree, military training or relevant experience in cyber intelligence or computer science.

Desired:

• Experience with automation


• Experience with creating honeypots and analyzing log data


• Understanding of cloud-based threats and their implications. 

Location 

This role will be remote US but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas

Approximately <5% travel is anticipated.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado: $90,000 - $112,000


• Based in New York, Washington State or California (outside the San Francisco Bay Area): $97,000 - $119,000


• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.