Cyber Security Detection Engineer

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Detection Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for designing and implementing advanced threat detection routines, assimilating open-source threat intelligence, generating actionable cyber threat intelligence, and leading incident response and remediation efforts.

Develop and maintain detection functions using telemetry from various sources (e.g., endpoint logs, cloud logs, email scanning, sandbox analysis).
Create and optimize detection components and functions (e.g., YARA rules, Sigma rules, SIEM hunts) to identify malicious activity
Expand telemetry and signal coverage while reducing noise to improve detection fidelity
Assimilate and operationalize open-source threat intelligence feeds.
Generate internal cyber threat intelligence reports and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Integrate threat intelligence into detection platforms to enhance visibility and response
Design and execute proactive threat hunting routines across enterprise environments.
Identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats not detected by automated systems.
Analyze security alerts and determine their impact and severity.
Lead incident response efforts including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Collaborate with SOC analysts and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
Develop and implement remediation plans for identified threats and vulnerabilities.
Document findings and lessons learned to improve future detection and response capabilities.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations and detection engineering processes.

Bachelor's degree in information Security/Computer Science/Electronics and Engineering/Information Technology preferred or any other degree. Or, equivalent 8+years’ experience or specialized training in lieu of degree.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Currently holds or has held vendor and recognized independent certifications (e.g. CCNA, NRS I, JNCIA, CISSP, SANS ISC, INL CCE, CISM, CISA, Ciena OC-A, OC-P, OC-C, Fujitsu, SEL, etc.) preferred or equivalent to 5+ years of industry experience.

We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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