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What this posting asks for

Level: Not stated — The posting does not state a level or years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts across identity, endpoint, email, SaaS and cloud environments, using our tools, runbooks and escalation proce…
• Own routine investigations and incidents through to a documented outcome: gather evidence, establish a timeline, assess the activity and explain your conclus…
• Support experienced responders during major security incidents through evidence collection, technical analysis, and agreed containment and recovery actions.
• Maintain clear investigation records and provide useful updates and handovers to teammates across regions.
• Improve runbooks, help tune detections, and contribute small scripts or automated workflows with guidance and review from teammates.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and turn lessons learned into practical improvements.
• Champion Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.
• Minimum requirements for the role:
• 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.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, includi…” · “Some scripting experience: you can read, adapt and write small scripts in Python or another language to support an investigation or simplify repetitive work.” · “Experience investigating activity in cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, SaaS applications, or identity systems.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “You will triage and investigate security alerts, run incident response efforts, and help improve the tools, runbooks, and automated workflows we use to detec…” · “At Samsara, we view this level as a collaborative apprenticeship: you will develop independent execution skills on discrete investigations, break down incomi…” · “You enjoy investigating: You like working through unfamiliar activity, connecting evidence from different sources, and explaining what happened.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for someone who follows the evidence, communicates with intellectual honesty, asks thoughtful questions, and brings a collaborative, pragmatic…” · “Own routine investigations and incidents through to a documented outcome: gather evidence, establish a timeline, assess the activity and explain your conclus…” · “Clear written and verbal communication, including documenting findings, explaining uncertainty and providing effective handovers.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “At Samsara, we view this level as a collaborative apprenticeship: you will develop independent execution skills on discrete investigations, break down incomi…” · “We are looking for someone who follows the evidence, communicates with intellectual honesty, asks thoughtful questions, and brings a collaborative, pragmatic…” · “For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, …”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.” · “At Samsara, we view this level as a collaborative apprenticeship: you will develop independent execution skills on discrete investigations, break down incomi…” · “If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “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 c…” · “This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to h…” · “You will also explore modern AI tools and insights to simplify routine tasks and optimize your day-to-day workflow.” · “Support experienced responders during major security incidents through evidence collection, technical analysis, and agreed containment and recovery actions.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Champion Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.” · “Some scripting experience: you can read, adapt and write small scripts in Python or another language to support an investigation or simplify repetitive work.” · “Bring a solid operational foundation, curiosity and a willingness to learn.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.” · “Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, includi…” · “You want your work to have real-world impact: You’re motivated by helping protect the technology behind industries that keep the world moving and help worker…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “At Samsara, we view this level as a collaborative apprenticeship: you will develop independent execution skills on discrete investigations, break down incomi…” · “For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, …”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Champion Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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