Senior Threat Detection Engineer - Madinah
Core
Design high-impact detection strategies, build automation, and elevate SOC operations to a world-class standard.
Role type
Senior Threat Detection Engineer
Builds
High-fidelity correlation rules, behavioral detections, and automated SOC workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity / Threat Detection / SOC Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
SIEM query languages (SPL, KQL, Lucene), EDR tool expertise, network packet analysis, Python/PowerShell scripting, OS internals forensics, threat intelligence integration, cloud security monitoring
Preferred skills
SANS GIAC certifications, Offsec certifications, (ISC)² CISSP/CSSLP
Technologies
SIEM, XDR, EDR, Wireshark, Python, PowerShell
Responsibilities
Build high-fidelity correlation rules and behavioral detections; Translate adversary TTPs and threat intel into actionable logic; Lead architecture and optimization of XDR, SIEM, and SOC tech stacks; Collaborate with intel and IR teams to enrich detection use cases; Provide Tier-3+ support for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC