Cybersecurity Threat Detection Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Threat Detection Engineer Experience: 6 + Years Location: Hyderabad, Notice Period: Immediate Joiner Cab Facility: Available Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Threat Detection Engineer with 6+years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in threat detection and incident response. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a candidate with strong expertise in SIEM platforms, detection content development, and cloud security. The role involves working closely with clients and internal teams to enhance detection capabilities across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop detection rules, policies, and alerting mechanisms to identify cybersecurity threats across varied technology stacks. Lead the creation and deployment of high-fidelity detection content across on-prem , cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS platforms. Collaborate with threat hunters, security analysts, and intelligence teams to incorporate emerging threats into detection strategies. Fine-tune detection mechanisms to reduce false positives and increase accuracy. Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and attack techniques. Assist clients in boarding the security platform and integrating diverse data sources. Document detection uses cases, processes, and generate security metrics reports. Provide technical guidance and collaborate with Security Operations on alert response automation and playbook development. Understand and work with network security tools and infrastructure such as firewalls, EDR, DLP, proxies, IDS/IPS , and email security solutions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Security , or related discipline. 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity , with emphasis on threat detection , incident response , and SIEM tools. Expertise in log analysis , SIEM tuning , and detection rule creation. Strong familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK , Cyber Kill Chain , and adversary TTPs. Knowledge of cloud-based threat detection techniques and strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. Technical Skills & Tools: Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms : Splunk, Elastic Stack (ELK/Security Onion), IBM QRadar, Securonix, Wazuh, Azure Sentinel. Ability to create and manage SIEM queries, alerts, dashboards, and integrate new log sources. Familiarity with CSPM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, WAF , and other security toolsets. Scripting and automation knowledge for alert responses and playbooks. Preferred Certifications: OSCP , CISSP , or GIAC certifications such as GCIH, GCIA , or similar.