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Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection and Response

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Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$140 - $160 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPandasPythonSQL

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection and Response

Maleda Tech

• Perform investigations of security incidents using digital forensics and data analytics • Use coding, data analytics, and investigation skills to hunt, detect, and respond to threats • Build automation and detection models to identify anomalous activity and mitigate threats at scale • Proactively hunt for threats in corporate and production environments • Partner with engineering teams to build advanced detection solutions and carry out complex investigations • Identify gaps in infrastructure and work with business partners to improve visibility through logging and detection • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Privacy, and Engineering for efficient, large-scale response

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in security operations, including investigations, incident response, incident management, digital forensics, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and/or detection engineering
  • Proficiency in Python or another scripting language; SQL and Pandas are used frequently
  • Experience automating security detection and response
  • Working knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and how they apply to the threat landscape
  • Self-motivated problem solver able to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Ability to lead through influence in complex, ambiguous situations
  • Calm, collaborative, and expedient in critical high-stress situations
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills

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