Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer

Algolia is seeking a pragmatic, technically strong, and collaborative Information Security Engineer to strengthen its Information Security posture and enable the company to innovate securely and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate controls, detection mechanisms, and tooling to improve the Information Security of Algolia’s infrastructure and products
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new Information Security technologies, techniques, and frameworks
• Design, implement, and maintain information security monitoring and remediation systems
• Partner with engineering and product teams to integrate Information Security into new features, systems, and development pipelines
• Contribute to improving Information Security standards, processes, and best practices across the company
• Conduct Information Security risk assessments and threat models of core systems, services, and third-party vendors
• Participate in and sometimes lead Information Security incident response activities and post-incident analysis
• Support ongoing and emerging Information Security and compliance initiatives
• Manage and enhance Algolia’s public bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security engineering, infrastructure protection, or related technical domains
• Proficiency in scripting or automation with at least one language (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Information Security principles for modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong understanding of log management / SIEM, threat detection, endpoint detection and response, SAST, SOAR, CTI, and other table-stakes information security systems
• Knowledge of common internet Information Security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies
• Solid understanding of computer systems, networks, and low-level protocols from an Information Security perspective
• Experience in incident detection, response, and vulnerability management
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain Information Security risks and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Clear ability to collaborate with VP of Information Security to advise on next steps and work independently to achieve business outcomes
• Full professional proficiency in English

Salary £66,080 — £91,800 GBP annually

How to Apply Please apply via the official Algolia careers page.