Detection Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop custom detection logic across SIEM, EDR, and other security tooling within a cutting-edge technology stack.
• Leverage threat modeling, detection engineering frameworks, and other creative methods to produce high-fidelity, investigation-worthy alerting.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to create tailored, purpose-built security content.
• Lead technical knowledge sharing sessions to empower other teammates and stay on the forefront of content development & beyond.
• Possess a "detection-as-code" mindset to drive security content that is confidently deployed, continuously tested, and expertly tuned.
• Become immersed in our technology stack and logging to deliver solutions that push the boundaries of our security capabilities. Use this familiarity to present our security teams with the most relevant data to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Stay current with the latest detection engineering techniques, threat tactics, and industry knowledgebase.
• Shape the future of our data science and advanced analytic efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. GSEC, GCIH, CISSP or other security or network certifications desired.
• Typically requires two or more years of experience with:
  
  
  
  • Experience with cloud-native data platforms, event streaming and analytic engines.
  • Knowledge of network design and data flow/pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of security data lakes, SIEM, EDR, and interacting with SOAR.
  • Expert proficiency with programming/scripting languages and query languages (Python, R, Powershell, SQL/KQL/LQL).
  • Adaptability to new languages and technologies.
  • Clean and thoughtful documentation to enable knowledge sharing and reference materials.
  • Agile project development methodologies and incident case management experience.
  • Familiarity with "detection-as-code" and implementing CI/CD in detection engineering.
  • Ability to identify untapped value, while also possessing a "consumer-first" mindset to build outstanding security content.
  • In-depth knowledge of security technologies (encryption, data protection, design, privilege access, etc.).
  • Exploratory mindset, ownership, time management, presentation and organizational skills. Passion for securing the mission, continuous learning and a growth mindset.
  
  
  
  

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.