Senior Security Operations Engineer

Scout Motors   

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location.  Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation.  Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.  And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. 

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply below.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Drive SOC Monitoring and Incident Response, initially focusing on the enterprise and expanding to vehicle and factory security.
• Develop robust security engineering capabilities encompassing Detection and Response, Forensics, Malware analysis, and more.
• Monitor security alerts generated by various security systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and antivirus, to identify potential security incidents.
• Perform initial triage of security alerts to determine their severity, impact, and validity.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents to understand the root cause, scope, and potential impact.
• Coordinate with incident response teams and other relevant stakeholders to contain, mitigate, and remediate security incidents in a timely manner.
• Document incident details, including the timeline of events, actions taken, and lessons learned for future reference and improvement.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and effective incident handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement proactive measures to enhance the organization's security posture and prevent future incidents.
• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify underlying vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices to continuously improve incident detection and response capabilities.
• Participate in regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses in the security infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and support to other teams, such as IT support and development, regarding security-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Location & Travel Expectations: Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. This role can be based out of a Scout Motors location in South Carolina or Michigan or Tysons, VA. Remote candidates who are willing to travel as required will also be considered.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience working as a Security Operations Engineer, Incident Responder, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex technical investigations while also comfortable taking over the wheel and driving Security team initiatives, particularly focused on detection and response operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or equivalent cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Deep technical experience in Microsoft Defender Suite, including Endpoint, Ema