Threat Detection Engineer

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd (reston, va); base: ...
Hybrid
Software development in python or similar
Public cloud application security
Threat hunting using mitre att&ck
Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform focused on managing people, money, and agents with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm

Job Summary

  • Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform focused on managing people, money, and agents with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
  • The Security Analytics team uses innovative tools like Splunk, Spark, and Python to analyze security data and protect the organization from cyber threats through collaboration and continuous learning.
  • The role offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to engage in threat hunting, detection gap analysis, and development of alerting logic to ensure organizational security.

Matching Summary

Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform focused on managing people, money, and agents with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD (Reston, VA); Base: $117,800 - $210,000 USD (Additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software development in Python or similar
  • Public cloud application security
  • Threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK
  • Experience with SIEM platforms
  • Data analysis and machine learning techniques
  • Networking and Linux system knowledge
  • CI/CD and SDLC familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Hybrid flexible work schedule
  • Empathy and integrity driven culture

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years software development experience
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience developing and securing cloud applications
  • Proactive threat hunting skills
  • Knowledge of containerized application security
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk
  • Work authorization in the USA

Work Rights

Work authorization in the USA required

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