Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response at 1Password

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1Password is hiring a remote senior security engineer, incident response in the United States or Canada for security incident response.

1Password

Location: Remote
Employment: FullTime
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, Go

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Role overview

1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $153,000 USD and $214,000 USD plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $144,000 CAD and $202,000 CAD plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone . Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.

We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.

We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.

Responsibilities

Own and improve processes and systems for security incident response.
Investigate complex issues, communicate findings and coordinate effective remediation.
Partner with engineering, product, IT, security and customer-facing teams as appropriate.
Improve documentation, automation, reliability and operational readiness.

Qualifications

An experienced incident lead who can independently drive complex investigations and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
A builder who enjoys improving systems, automation, and workflows – not just responding to alerts.
Calm and decisive under pressure, with strong judgment in ambiguous or high-severity situations.
Structured and organized, with strong project management skills to own complex projects
A clear communicator who can translate technical findings into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences.
A collaborative teammate who values blameless learning and psychological safety
5+ years of experience in security incident response roles, with 3+ years focused on security engineering and automation.
Proven experience leading complex security incidents in cloud-native or SaaS environments.
Experience building automation or internal tooling to improve security operations.
Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and working with APIs or orchestration platforms.
Familiarity with applying AI/ML-assisted workflows to operational security use cases.
Strong understanding of modern attacker techniques and incident response methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-facing summaries.
Lead and execute security incidents end-to-end, from initial signal through containment, recovery, and post-incident review
Assess severity, declare incidents, and drive structured coordination and decision-making during active response
Perform hands-on investigations and threat hunting to determine root cause, attacker behavior, scope, and impact

Technology in this role

Python: Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and working with APIs or orchestration .
Go: Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and working with APIs or orchestration .
Bash: Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and working with APIs or orchestration .
CAN: If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for .

Benefits

We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:
👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
💖 Four company-wide wellness days
📈 Company equity for all full-time employees
🌎 Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs
🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
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