Lead Security Detection Engineer

Experience : 6+ years in security detection authoring / network threat detection Location : Bangalore (Hybrid / Onsite as applicable)

Required Skills & Experience

6+ years of experience in security detection authoring , with strong expertise in :

Network-based detections such as NDR, IDS, and IPS signatures

Design and development of anomaly-based and behavioral detections

Tuning and optimization of detections to improve accuracy and reduce false positives

Deep understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols , including :

TCP / IP, DNS, , and related protocols

Network authentication and directory protocols such as LDAP, NTLM , etc.

Hands-on experience with protocol analyzers and packet inspection

Strong experience with Suricata / Snort rule authoring and network threat detection frameworks

Proven ability to research network threat vectors and develop high-quality security detections

Experience using :

MITRE ATT&CK framework

PCAP analysis

Threat intelligence feeds

Exposure to third-party firewalls, IDS / IPS, and network edge devices , including understanding their capabilities, configurations, and vulnerabilities (nice to have)

Experience working in Managed Detection & Response (MDR) environments and learning multiple security technologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to help the team solve complex technical and security challenges

Solid understanding of networking, protocols, and cybersecurity fundamentals