Threat Detection Engineer
Core
Hunting malicious activities, creating high-fidelity detection mechanisms, and automating response workflows to protect business operations.
Role type
Senior Threat Detection Engineer
Builds
Automated detection and response playbooks, high-fidelity security detections
Domain
Cybersecurity, Financial Services
Required skills
Threat hunting, detection engineering, playbook automation, query languages (KQL, SQL, SPL), security tooling (network, endpoint, data, identity, cloud), scripting (PowerShell, Python), OSINT, malware analysis
Preferred skills
Financial industry experience, security certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP, CEH, GCIA, GCIH)
Technologies
KQL, SQL, SPL, PowerShell, Python, Active Directory, Entra, Group Policy, Intune, DNS, TCP/IP, PKI, Microsoft 365, Windows, Linux, MacOS
Responsibilities
Identify modern evolving threats using multiple data sources, create and operate detection mechanisms, automate detection and response workflows, lead information security response activities, monitor emerging security technologies and trends
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
