Sr Assoc, Cyber Sec ThreatMgmt - Detection Engineer
$88,900–$151,100 year
On-site · Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Detection Engineer will develop, tune, and maintain detection content across security platforms; implement a Detection-as-Code standard using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code; collaborate with Security Operations to anticipate and detect threats; contribute to continuous improvement of detection capabilities; maintain documentation for detection logic, use cases, and response playbooks; stay current on cybersecurity threats and best practices; assist automation of detection and response processes using SOAR platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response
- Proficiency in writing and tuning detection logic in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
- Experience with coding/scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, code repositories (e.g., Git), and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and documentation abilities
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