Detection Engineer

Securonix Inc is hiring for the role of Detection Engineer! Responsibilities of the Candidate: Shadow Detection Engineers and assist with L1 support for customer queries related to detection content. Analyze logs from different security technologies to identify patterns, anomalies, and suspicious behavior. Assist in creating, updating, and tuning detection content based on team guidance. Support the development of policies, threat models, dashboards, and reports within the Securonix platform. Perform quality assurance testing of detection content before production release. Validate detection logic using sample logs, test cases, and documented attack scenarios. Document detection logic, assumptions, test results, and known limitations clearly. Stay updated on emerging threats, threat research, detection techniques, and community-published security content. Collaborate with Detection Engineers to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical knowledge. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Basic understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, and security fundamentals. Ability to read and analyze logs from systems, applications, network devices, or security tools. Basic scripting or automation skills, preferably using Python. Good written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to learn detection engineering, SIEM concepts, and threat detection methodologies.