Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace focused on reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing. As a SecOps Engineer, you will build automated response mechanisms, triage critical alerts, and actively defend Upstart's infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with system owners to ingest new log feeds for security monitoring
- Enhance and maintain our Detection and Response platforms
- Build in workflows with AI analysis to automatically investigate and triage issues
- Be on the frontlines of Incident Response, actively investigating issues and protecting Upstart
- Build common response workflows to expedite investigation and response using AI and SOAR Technology
Skills
- Assume breach mindset, chasing down all threads to completion
- Strong Log-fu (ability to build robust log search queries)
- Intermediate proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
- Strong Git experience (rebasing doesn't scare you!)
- AWS Experience & Infra as Code management of resources
- OSX Endpoint Investigation Experience
- Internal Application Development Experience
- SaaS Application security experience
- Experience in a high-security environment
- Experience with managing Threat Intelligence
Benefits
- Target bonuses
- Equity compensation
- Generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)
Company Overview
Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://upstart.com/about.Company H1B Sponsorship
Upstart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2026, 67 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 84 in 2023, 85 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 15 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.