Threat Detection Engineer

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Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $130,200 - $195,400 usd (reston, va); + us l...
Hybrid
Experience with splunk and elasticsearch siem platforms
2+ years of software development in python or java
Proven background in cybersecurity and threat hunting
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across a large cross-section of teams to understand the threat landscape and perform threat hunting exercises

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across a large cross-section of teams to understand the threat landscape and perform threat hunting exercises.
  • The company is a Fortune 500 leader in AI platforms committed to integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm while shaping the future of work.
  • Candidates will benefit from a flexible hybrid schedule requiring at least half of their time in the office or field each quarter.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across a large cross-section of teams to understand the threat landscape and perform threat hunting exercises.

Salary

Base: $130,200 - $195,400 USD (Reston, VA); Additional US locations: $117,800 - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with Splunk and Elasticsearch SIEM platforms
  • 2+ years of software development in Python or Java
  • Proven background in cybersecurity and threat hunting
  • Experience developing detections for public cloud environments
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat identification

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with containerized application security challenges
  • Experience with outlier detection and clustering techniques
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and SDLC best practices
  • Background in machine learning for security analytics
  • Strong collaboration skills with threat intelligence teams

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of general-purpose programming language experience
  • Experience translating threat intelligence into practical detections

Work Rights

Not specified

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