Threat Detection Engineer

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Experience analyzing security logs
Building durable production detections
2+ years programming in python or java
** Workday is seeking a Threat Detection Engineer to join their Security Analytics team in Reston, VA. The role involves analyzing security logs, threat hunting, and developing effective detection tools within a collaborative, hybrid work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves collaborating across teams to analyze large volumes of security data and mitigate cyber threats using innovative tools like Splunk and Spark.
  • Candidates will participate in threat hunting exercises to discover vulnerabilities and develop alerting logic based on real-time data analysis.
  • Workday offers a hybrid schedule requiring at least 50% time in-office, along with comprehensive benefits including bonus plans and stock grants.

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** Workday is seeking a Threat Detection Engineer to join their Security Analytics team in Reston, VA. The role involves analyzing security logs, threat hunting, and developing effective detection tools within a collaborative, hybrid work environment. **

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits described in company portal

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience analyzing security logs
  • Building durable production detections
  • 2+ years programming in Python or Java
  • Public cloud environment development experience
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with outlier detection techniques
  • Understanding of containerized application security
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Background in machine learning for security
  • Proactive threat hunting mindset

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 2+ years software development experience
  • Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk
  • Networking and Linux operating system knowledge

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