Job Summary :
We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead complex detection engineering initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments. The role demands strong technical leadership, expertise in cybersecurity threats, and experience building best-in-class detection content. The hire will mentor junior engineers, optimize detection capabilities, and drive the roadmap for innovative detection solutions.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Lead and drive detection engineering projects across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and business teams to define and prioritize detection initiatives.
- Evaluate and integrate technologies to enhance detection content development processes.
- Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and optimization of detections.
- Develop prototypes for new detection capabilities to reduce Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) threats.
- Implement and utilize Breach and Attack Simulation platforms for enhanced content delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior detection engineers, driving best practices, code quality, and documentation.
Must-Have Skills :
10–12 years of experience in Cybersecurity as a Detection Engineer or related roles.Proven experience in leading SOC operations technically.Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework.In-depth knowledge of attacker TTPs and designing detections accordingly.Solid understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.Proficiency in security technologies : SIEM, EDR, IDS / IPS, network traffic analysis, endpoint security controls, and SOAR.Experience with cloud platforms : AWS, GCP, or Azure.Strong fundamentals in network protocols and operating systems.Experience with offensive security testing tools.Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.Preferred Skills :
Experience in detection development across multiple SIEM vendors.Python automation development experience.Prior experience developing cloud detection content.Skills Required
Siem, EDR