• Threat Detection Development:
  • Design and implement detection rules, signatures, and analytics to identify malicious activities in real-time.
  • Develop use cases and correlation rules in SIEM and other detection platforms.
  • Create automated processes to improve detection efficiency and reduce response times.

• Security Monitoring & Optimization:
  • Continuously monitor and tune rules to reduce false positives by improving rule fidelity and ensuring actionable alerts.
  • Stay updated with emerging threat landscapes to enhance detection capabilities.

• Incident Support:
  • Collaborate with Incident Response (IR) and Threat Hunting teams to provide context and insights during investigations.
  • Participate in post-incident reviews to refine detection strategies based on lessons learned.

• Collaboration & Reporting:
  • Work with Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) teams to integrate threat intelligence into detection mechanisms.
  • Document and present detection engineering activities, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in threat detection, incident response or related roles.
• Demonstrates a deep subject matter expertise with threat detection, response, and mitigation
• Capable of identifying detection opportunities sourced from threat data
• Exhibits an understanding of concepts such as Pyramid of Pain, MITRE ATT&CK, and other organizing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, ElasticSearch, Zeek, SIGMA, Suricata and YARA technologies)
• Host based detection experience leveraging Sysmon, CrowdStrike Falcon, etc.
• Cloud based detection within GCP and AWS
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and attack techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Stays current with new technologies via formal training and self-directed education

• Be part of a forward-thinking world class cybersecurity team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

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