Senior Threat Detection Engineer required for a cutting edge software company
Location: Remote - East Coast - US
Salary $165,000 - $200,000 - Also great benefits and bonus (OTE $185,000 - $227,000)
We are looking for a Senior Threat Detection Engineer to join a rapidly growing global software company forming part of an internal security function focused on offensive and defensive security.
This organisation offers a cutting edge service, is an amazing work environment and works with the latest technology and practices.
The team are innovative and solutions focused giving you the opportunity to work with cutting edge tools and have your say on processes and technology.
The role
Our client are innovative, open minded and encourage the introduction of new tools, technologies and ways of working. As a Detection Engineer, you will be a trusted member an established security team working with various teams within the security program to maximize the value and effectiveness of Splunk, acting as the primary owner of the platform.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain high quality dashboards enabling visibility into the security environment
- Working with Splunk to expand infrastructure in highly resilient configuration being an expert by making recommendations for improvement.
- Work closely with Security program teams to enhance and improve Threat Detection capabilities including Splunk’s value and effectiveness.
- Standardise deployment, configuration and maintenance across a variety of on-premise an cloud environment for Splunk
- Monitor server infrastructure for capacity and optimisation, enabling scalability and rapid ingestion of new log sources.
Background:
- Strong background in Cyber Security threat detection
- Experience working with Splunk, ideally certified to Admin level.
- Ability to develop queries and detect threats.
- Proficiency in search query languages such as SPL (Splunk).
- A passion for cybersecurity.