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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Staff Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response

Gemini New York, New York Hybrid staff full-time

Salary

$168,000 - $240,000 per year

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Description

Gemini is seeking a highly skilled Staff Security Engineer to join the Threat Detection & Response team. This role involves shaping the security strategy, leading the design and implementation of security solutions, and ensuring the infrastructure and applications are robust against threats.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to security engineering teams and other stakeholders.
  • Architect and design secure systems, applications, and infrastructure to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and implement security controls, monitoring systems, and response mechanisms.
  • Identify and assess security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to systems and data.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and incident response plans.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Lead incident response efforts for security breaches.
  • Mentor and train junior security engineers and other team members on security best practices and technologies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in security engineering.
  • Deep expertise in security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and vulnerability management.
  • Proven experience with cloud security, network security, application security, and identity and access management.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations.

The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

  • Competitive starting pay
  • A discretionary annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • 401K with company matching
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible time off

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $168,000 - $240,000 in the State of New York.

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