Flipster_(flipster.io)_ is a high-performance crypto perpetuals trading platform on a mission to create the most efficient, frictionless, and high-performance trading experience.

Engineered by traders and optimized for trading, Flipster combines zero spreads, instant execution, and capital efficiency to deliver a platform where performance is the product.

Operating globally and serving users in nearly 200 countries, Flipster is built for crypto traders who demand the ultimate perpetual trading experience — from active retail users to degens to seasoned pros — while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and security.

As a Security Engineer at Flipster

We are seeking a Security Engineer who will specialize in threat detection, incident response, and SOC strategy and operations. Your primary responsibility will be to strengthen Flipster’s detection and response capability by continuously analyzing security data, creating new detection rules, hunting for threats, and responding to incidents. At the same time, we are a startup environment where security engineers are multi-players: while SOC is your specialization, you will also have opportunities to expand into other areas such as cloud security, automation, compliance, and product security.

This is a unique chance to combine hands-on engineering with strategic influence—helping us not only respond to today’s threats but also design the future of Flipster’s global monitoring approach.

Location : This is a global remote position.

Responsibilities

Continuously analyze logs and security events to detect anomalies, threats, and emerging attack patterns.
Build and maintain detection rules, dashboards, and response playbooks.
Conduct proactive threat hunting and lead incident response investigations.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current monitoring systems; propose and implement improvements.
Contribute to Flipster’s SOC strategy and operations.
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align monitoring with business and regulatory needs.
Participate in the security on-call rotation for incident handling.
Share learnings and drive knowledge exchange within the security team.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in incident response, SOC operations, or security engineering.
Proven expertise in log analysis, detection engineering, and threat hunting.
Hands-on experience operating and tuning SIEM, EDR, and related monitoring tools.
Strong understanding of SaaS-based security solutions (e.g., identity, endpoint, monitoring, access control).
Solid knowledge of cloud security concepts and best practices (AWS, GCP, or equivalent).
Solid understanding of SOC models, outsourcing/vendor management, and global monitoring challenges.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and detection logic.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote-first, async culture.

Preferred

Experience leading SOC transformation or building new monitoring capabilities.
Background in fintech/crypto environments and regulatory frameworks (e.g., VARA, PCI-DSS, ISO27001).
Exposure to purple/red team exercises or adversary simulation.
Bilingual (Korean & English).