Security Operations Engineer I

Samsara, Remote - CA +1

The role

As a Security Operations Engineer at Samsara, you will join a global team dedicated to protecting our people, systems, and information. You will triage and investigate security alerts, run incident response efforts, and help improve the tools, runbooks, and automated workflows we use to detect and respond to threats.

This role is an ideal next step if you have built foundational experience in a SOC or hands-on security environment and want to develop your technical craft. At Samsara, we view this level as a collaborative apprenticeship: you will develop independent execution skills on discrete investigations, break down incoming alerts into actionable steps, partner with incident stakeholders to remediate findings, and work alongside experienced responders during complex security incidents. You will also explore modern AI tools and insights to simplify routine tasks and optimize your day-to-day workflow.

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Security Operations Engineer I

Samsara, Remote - CA +1

The role

What you need

Hands-on experience triaging and investigating security alerts in a security operations, incident response or similar role.
Experience using security tools such as a SIEM, endpoint detection and response platform, or email security platform to investigate suspicious activity.
An understanding of common threats, such as phishing, account compromise and suspicious endpoint activity, and the networking, operating system and identity concepts needed to investigate them.
Ability to query and interpret logs, distinguish evidence from assumptions, and recognise when further investigation or escalation is needed.
Some scripting experience: you can read, adapt and write small scripts in Python or another language to support an investigation or simplify repetitive work.
Clear written and verbal communication, including documenting findings, explaining uncertainty and providing effective handovers.
A careful approach to sensitive information, willingness to ask for help, and openness to feedback.

We welcome different routes into security. A particular degree or certification is not required; we’re interested in what you can do, how you approach problems, and what you’re ready to learn next.

An ideal candidate also has

Experience investigating activity in cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, SaaS applications, or identity systems.
Exposure to writing or tuning detections, threat hunting, or investigating activity across multiple data sources.
Experience using Python, APIs or automation platforms to improve a security workflow.
Familiarity with evidence collection or forensic analysis on macOS, Windows or Linux.

You do not need experience in every area above. Bring a solid operational foundation, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Security Operations Engineer I

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