Enterprise Detection Engineer

Enterprise Detection Engineer

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active DoE Q clearance or the ability to obtain a DoE Q clearance to be considered.

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Detection Engineer to optimize and maintain advanced threat detection capabilities across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will align detections with industry-standard frameworks, collaborate with internal and external teams to enhance detection engineering programs, and support forensic analysis and incident response to close visibility gaps.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Enterprise Detection Engineer: $100,000 to $120,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Enterprise Detection Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Review and audit current data sources in enterprise detection systems to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Identify and implement improvements to enterprise detections within the SIEM.
• Enhance and optimize detections to align with evolving threat landscapes and modern attack techniques.
• Map detections to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and other relevant frameworks.
• Support forensic analysis, incident response, and triage to identify detection gaps.
• Build and maintain threat detection dashboards to streamline SOC workflows.
• Integrate and maintain SOAR workflows for automated detection and indicator analysis.
• Partner with internal and external teams to address visibility and detection gaps.
• Develop a comprehensive detection engineering program informed by threat intelligence.
• Integrate threat intelligence toolsets with automated detections for enriched threat identification.
• Provide leadership briefings on current threats and EDE alignment strategies.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices through certification and training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Enterprise Detection Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or four (4) years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree).
• Ability to obtain a clearance (Active DOE Q or TS clearance preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship required (no dual citizenship permitted).
• Compliance with DoD 8570 CND-IAT I, II, or III within 12 months of hire.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience supporting Windows/Linux servers in a hybrid enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence integration.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Threat Detection Engineer
• Security Operations Engineer
• SOC Detection Engineer
• Cybersecurity Detection Engineer
• Incident Detection Analyst

Keywords:

• Threat Detection
• SIEM
• MITRE ATT&CK
• SOAR
• Forensic Analysis

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