Threat Detection Engineer

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $130,200 usd - $1...
Hybrid
Software development expertise in python, java, kotlin, scala, or javascript
Developing, securing, and monitoring applications in public cloud environments
Leverage mitre att&ck framework for threat hunting
Workday is using the latest software development, cloud and AI technologies to build platforms and application services to support our growth while also ensuring the protection of Workday data and infrastructure

Job Summary

  • Workday is using the latest software development, cloud and AI technologies to build platforms and application services to support our growth while also ensuring the protection of Workday data and infrastructure.
  • As a member of the Security Analytics team, you will get an opportunity to collaborate with a large cross section of teams across Workday to understand the threat landscape, participate in various threat hunting exercises to discover potential vulnerabilities and test detective coverage.
  • In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.

Matching Summary

Workday is using the latest software development, cloud and AI technologies to build platforms and application services to support our growth while also ensuring the protection of Workday data and infrastructure.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,200 USD - $195,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $117,800 USD - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software development expertise in Python, Java, Kotlin, Scala, or JavaScript
  • Developing, securing, and monitoring applications in public cloud environments
  • Leverage MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat hunting
  • Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk and Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and SDLC

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Strong background in cybersecurity, data analysis, and machine learning
  • Teamwork and collaboration with other security teams

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a general-purpose programming language
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with networking and Linux operating systems
  • Understanding of containerized applications and associated security challenges
  • Familiarity with outlier detection, clustering, and forecasting techniques

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