Deepwatch
Cybersecurity
DetectionEngineer
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“Detection Engineer at Deepwatch. Skills: Detection engineering, Threat detection, SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK. Develop and document new Detection Capabilities. Work with customers to develop detection strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve visibility into evolving threats; Enhance effectiveness of MDR operations; Improve alert fidelity; Reduce false positives; Ensure high-quality detection coverage; Align to modern attacker behaviors; Align to customer security priorities
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Solve complex problems
Work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office, Pass a pre-employment background check, Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, Complete employment eligibility verification document form
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, detection engineering, threat detection, or security operations, Experience working for a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) or similar cybersecurity organization, Experience working and querying SIEM tools or other log-based data preferably Splunk, Experience in engineering event detection & response tuning, Ability to engineer creative, scalable, and out-of-the-box solutions, Up to date with engineering best practices, security technology trends, tools, and frameworks, Experience in developing detections for attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), Able to both investigate and create security rules in at least 1 SIEM, Understanding of general enterprise network architecture and security incident response, Understanding of common enterprise technologies and logging capabilities including Cloud, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Active Directory, Anti-Virus/EDR, Proxies, and Email Gateway, Understanding of various attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and general adversarial / defensive security techniques (e.g. the Cyber Kill Chain, and NIST), Ability to communicate and document technical information effectively towards various audiences
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Python and machine learning frameworks, Knowledge of Azure logging, Knowledge of command line logging
What You'll Do.
Develop and document new Detection Capabilities
Work with customers to develop detection strategy
Leverage industry frameworks for alert improvement
Apply knowledge of detection tools
Advise customers on logging capabilities
Prioritize log sources for ingestion
Evaluate monitoring and detection capabilities
Conduct Detection Gap Analyses
Manage detection capabilities
Ensure appropriate coverage
Ensure effective operation
Adhere to Deepwatch standards
Onboard assigned customers
Establish baseline detection coverage
Establish detection enablement plan
Ensure ingested log sources conform to CIM standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Security Operations; Work closely with Threat Research; Work closely with Customer Success; Work closely with Engineering teams; Collaborate with product and engineering
Communication Scope
Communicate technical information effectively; Document technical information effectively
Full Job Description
Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U. S. – and we have a blast doing it! Who We Are Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business. Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit. Deepwatch recognition includes: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified 2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers 2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award 2024 Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine, Global Infosec Awards 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners 2022 Cyber
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