Threat Detection Engineer

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
2+ years security analytics experience
Python or java programming expertise
Public cloud environment development
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 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 described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive threat hunting skills
  • AI-assisted detection development
  • Offensive security experience
  • CI/CD pipeline familiarity
  • Behavioral anomaly detection knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years security log analysis
  • 2+ years software development
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering
  • Experience with Splunk and Elasticsearch

Work Rights

Not specified

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