Principal Associate - Detection Engineering

Capital One

McLean, VA, US
Mclean, va: $161,800 - $184,600; richmond, va: $14...
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Leverage llms and machine learning for detection
Detection-as-code methodologies
Integrate data science into threat detection
** Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate for their Detection Engineering team within the Cyber Organization. The role involves leveraging advanced technologies for threat detection and security solutions while mentoring junior engineers. **

Job Summary

  • Leverage LLMs and machine learning to automate detection logic, summarize complex attack chains, and reduce false positives.
  • Lead the design and maintenance of detection rules using Detection-as-Code methodologies, utilizing GenAI assistants to accelerate development and unit testing.
  • Serve as a technical bar-raiser, mentoring junior engineers on both traditional security concepts and emerging AI-driven workflows.

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** Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate for their Detection Engineering team within the Cyber Organization. The role involves leveraging advanced technologies for threat detection and security solutions while mentoring junior engineers. **

Salary

McLean, VA: $161,800 - $184,600; Richmond, VA: $147,100 - $167,900; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation; Benefits: Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leverage LLMs and machine learning for detection
  • Detection-as-Code methodologies
  • Integrate data science into threat detection
  • Utilize MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Translate attacker TTPs into detections
  • Partner with business leaders for monitoring
  • Adhere to fintech compliance and audit standards

Nice-to-have

  • Technical bar-raiser and mentor
  • Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
  • Articulate security risks to executive audiences

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in Information Technology or Cyber Security
  • At least 2 years of experience with host, cloud, application or network logs
  • At least 2 years of experience developing alerts for threat detection
  • At least 2 years of penetration testing or offensive security experience
  • Strong understanding of attacker TTPs
  • Extensive experience in SQL

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