Security Engineer

About SmartSimple, Foundant & Giving Data

At SmartSimple, Foundant Technologies, & GivingData, we empower mission-driven organizations to manage their data, workflows, and impact with our comprehensive software solutions. From grant management and community foundations to process automation and data collaboration, our combined expertise supports a diverse range of organizations - from nonprofits and charitable entities to corporations and governments.

With the recent merger of SmartSimple, Foundant Technologies & GivingData, we’ve created a powerhouse of solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations striving to make a difference. Together, we’re setting new standards in innovation, flexibility, and impact management by helping organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.

Where You’ll Work:

• As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.
• With headquarters in Bozeman, Montana (Foundant), Toronto, Canada (SmartSimple), and our EMEA office in Dublin, Ireland, you’ll be part of a globally connected team. Whether you’re working remotely or from one of our office locations, you’ll be contributing to a vibrant, collaborative culture focused on driving meaningful impact across the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts in SIEM and related systems to detect anomalies, intrusions, or suspicious activity. 

• Support incident response operations, including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. 

• Collaborate closely with infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure secure configurations across AWS and Azure environments. 

• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and alerts to improve visibility into system and application security posture. 

• Assist in root cause analysis and document lessons learned for continuous process improvement. 

• Tune and optimize SIEM and Application Security Manager’s detection rules and monitors to minimize false positives and improve response accuracy. 

• Work with engineering teams to ensure logs and telemetry are properly configured for security visibility. 

• Maintain and enhance incident response playbooks and escalation procedures. 

• Support periodic threat hunting and proactive detection activities. 

• Previous knowledge of Datadog monitoring tool is a plus. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and related security controls is essential. 

• Some knowledge of application security principles and technology stacks such as .NET and Java is helpful for identifying vulnerabilities and correlating alerts. 

• Contribute to security reporting and metrics for leadership visibility and ongoing risk management. 

• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

• 2–6 years of hands-on experience in threat monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response across cloud and on-prem environments.

• Experience building or maturing a Security Operations Center (SOC), including developing runbooks and incident handling playbooks.

• Strong understanding of current security threats, attack techniques, and MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Sentinel) and log analysis for detection and investigation.

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including understanding of cloud-native security controls.

• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews to improve detection and response processes.

• Knowledge of vulnerability management, endpoint protection, andthreatintelligence integration is a plus.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with DevOps, IT, and product teams.

Why You’ll Love Working at SmartSimple + Foundant:

• At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact. Whether you’re working on projects that empower not-for-profits, community foundations, or corporations, your contributions will help drive real-world change.
• We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
• With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
• We’re committed to your professional and personal development. With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
• As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career. Whether it’s exploring new roles, leadership opportunities, or shifting to a different department, we support internal mobility to help you achieve your career goals
• You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
• Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!

SmartSimple, Foundant & GivingData are equal opportunity employers, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and other applicable legislation, SmartSimple, Foundant & GivingData are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require accommodation, please contact hr@smartsimple.com.