MDR Platform Engineer (Remote) - Italy
At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at ThreatDown. Remote, Italy · full-time.
Pay not stated Platform Engineer salary
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What you'll do
- Guide the development lifecycle for the platform that supports managed security services
- Build and improve connections between the MDR platform and other systems
- Create, test and deploy SIEM rules and SOAR playbooks for MDR
- Develop parts of internal Python libraries and help Engineering fix service issues
- Document scripts and workflows, and gather platform needs with MDR Product Management
What you bring
- At least two years implementing security platforms and at least two years building desktop or web applications
- Hands-on experience with platform SDKs and AI implementations
- Strong Python skills
Who this fits
This remote role is based in Italy and suits a mid-level platform engineer focused on technical operations. The work centers on building tools and platform capabilities for MDR analysts.
From the employer
About ThreatDown
ThreatDown is a leader in elite Managed Detection and Response (MDR), purpose-built to empower resource-constrained security teams with high-efficacy protection, without the complexity. As attacks grow faster and more automated, ThreatDown pairs proprietary AI and threat research with analyst judgment to deploy in minutes to deliver high-efficacy protection. Recognized by MRG Effitas, AVLab, and G2, ThreatDown scales security operations to intercept sophisticated attacks at the speed of modern threats. At ThreatDown, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, resilience, and a passion for empowering businesses to thrive securely. If you're ready to make a real impact in cybersecurity, we’d love to meet you.
ThreatDown is looking for..
The ThreatDown team has a passion for defending thousands of small businesses from cyber-attacks and remediating all manner of threats. It’s not just a job, it is a mission.
The MDR Platform Engineer is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the platform used by the MDR delivery team to response to threats facing our customers. This position serves as a technical operations expert on the team, building custom tools to empower analysts and extend the features of our SIEM and SOAR implementation to meet our evolving needs as a growing Managed Services business.
Location: Italy - Remote
Compensation: 51,000 Euro
What You Will Do:
- Drive the Managed Security Services platform development lifecycle.
- Design, architect, and improve MDR platform integrations.
- Design, write, test, and implement new SIEM rules and SOAR playbooks for MDR.
- Design and build components for internal Python libraries.
- Work with the ThreatDown Engineering team to resolve service issues.
- Maintain documentation for scripts, integrations, and workflows.
- Partner with MDR Product Management to gather requirements for the platform.
Skills You'll Need to Have:
- 2+ years of experience implementing security platforms.
- 2+ years of developing desktop or web applications.
- Experience working with platform SDKs.
- Experience working with AI implementations.
- Proficiency with Python.
- No bachelor’s degree required.
Perks & Benefit:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness programs
- Comprehensive Time Off policy
- An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!
(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)