Threat Detection Engineer

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
2+ years security log analysis experience
Python or java programming expertise
Public cloud environment development skills
The role focuses on advanced threat detection within the Active Defense team to proactively counter cyber threats

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on advanced threat detection within the Active Defense team to proactively counter cyber threats.
  • Candidates will collaborate across teams to perform threat hunting, data gap analysis, and develop adaptive AI-assisted detection capabilities.
  • Workday offers a hybrid schedule requiring at least 50% time in-office, along with competitive compensation including bonus and stock grants.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on advanced threat detection within the Active Defense team to proactively counter cyber threats.

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years security log analysis experience
  • Python or Java programming expertise
  • Public cloud environment development skills
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Familiarity with containerized application security
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and SDLC
  • Background in behavioral anomaly detection

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years security analytics experience
  • 2+ years software development in Python/Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

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