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# Security Engineer, Detection and Response at Serval

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$200,000 – $325,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Francisco, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

Serval is hiring a Detection and Response Lead to build and scale cybersecurity detection and response operations across its infrastructure and customer-facing systems. The role leads hands-on security monitoring, incident response, recovery, and post-incident improvement; builds and mentors teams in observability, detection, and threat intelligence; improves telemetry and detection coverage; and partners with Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure to embed security capabilities by design. The position requires 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, expertise in detection engineering, incident response, security operations, modern observability stacks, and adversary tradecraft, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

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